Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Aquila
Alpha acid
6.5–8.9%
Beta acid
3–4.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Aquila
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Aquila
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Property
| Property | Amarillo | Aquila |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 6.5–8.9% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 3–4.9% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 46% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 61–63% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 1–3% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 2–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |