AmarillovsBohemie

Amarillo and Bohemie are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Bohemie

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8%

Beta acid

6–9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

Czech Republic

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Bohemie

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralSpicyCitrus

Only in Amarillo

TropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Only in Bohemie

Herbal

Property

PropertyAmarilloBohemie
Alpha acid7–11%5–8%
Beta acid5.5–8%6–9%
Co-humulone21–24%23–26%
Total oil1–2.3 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene40–70%30–45%
Humulene19–24%17–23%
Caryophyllene7–10%7–10%
Farnesene6–9%1–3%
OriginUnited StatesCzech Republic
PurposeAromaAroma

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