Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Cekin
Alpha acid
6–8%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.65–1.5 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cekin
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Cekin
Mild
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Cekin |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 6–8% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 2–3% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 0.65–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 16–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 7–8% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |