AmarillovsCeleia

Amarillo and Celeia 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

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralSpicy

Only in Amarillo

TropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Only in Celeia

NobleLavenderEarthyHerbal

Property

PropertyAmarilloCeleia
Alpha acid7–11%3–6%
Beta acid5.5–8%2–4%
Co-humulone21–24%25–29%
Total oil1–2.3 mL0.5–3.6 mL
Myrcene40–70%26–35%
Humulene19–24%18–23%
Caryophyllene7–10%8–9%
Farnesene6–9%3–7%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeAromaAroma

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