Aloha BlendvsAmarillo
Aloha Blend (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Aloha Blend
Alpha acid
8.8–10.3%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.5–2.2 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 Aloha Blend
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aloha Blend
BerryBlack currantSweet
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Aloha Blend | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–10.3% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | - | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–70% |
| Humulene | - | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |