Altus
Alpha acid
15–18.5%
Beta acid
4–5.2%
Total oil
3–4.4 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 Altus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Altus
ResinTangerine
Only in Amarillo
FloralTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Altus | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–18.5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.2% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–29% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 3–4.4 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–70% |
| Humulene | - | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |