AmarillovsCanadian Redvine

Amarillo and Canadian Redvine 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

Canadian Redvine

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–6%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

-

Canada

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 Canadian Redvine

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Grapefruit

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank

Only in Canadian Redvine

CherryBerryPine

Property

PropertyAmarilloCanadian Redvine
Alpha acid7–11%5–6%
Beta acid5.5–8%5–6%
Co-humulone21–24%47%
Total oil1–2.3 mL-
Myrcene40–70%69–71%
Humulene19–24%1–3%
Caryophyllene7–10%1–3%
Farnesene6–9%4–7%
OriginUnited StatesCanada
PurposeAromaAroma

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