AmarillovsDiamant

Amarillo and Diamant 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

Diamant

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–7.5%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.5–1.7 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Diamant

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Only in Diamant

FennelLavender

Property

PropertyAmarilloDiamant
Alpha acid7–11%7–7.5%
Beta acid5.5–8%-
Co-humulone21–24%18–20%
Total oil1–2.3 mL1.5–1.7 mL
Myrcene40–70%-
Humulene19–24%-
Caryophyllene7–10%-
Farnesene6–9%-
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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