Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Atlas
Alpha acid
5–11%
Beta acid
4%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Atlas
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Amarillo
SpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Atlas
LimePine
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 5–11% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 36–38% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 1.3–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 58–59% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 8–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 3–5% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 13–14% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |