Adeena
Alpha acid
3.5–5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.8–1.1 mL
United States
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Adeena
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloralLemon
Only in Adeena
HerbalPine
Only in Amarillo
TropicalCitrusOrangeMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Adeena | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 34–38% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.1 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–30% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 31–45% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–22% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |