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
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Canadian Redvine
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
| Property | Amarillo | Canadian Redvine |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 5–6% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 47% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 69–71% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 1–3% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |