Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Contessa
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Amarillo
SpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Contessa
GreenLemongrassPear
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Contessa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 5–7.4% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 29–32% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 0.8–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | - |
| Humulene | 19–24% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |