Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
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
When to pick Ahtanum
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrusLemonGrapefruit
Only in Amarillo
SpicyTropicalOrangeMelonApricotPeachDank
Only in Ahtanum
GeraniumPineEarthyCedar
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |