Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Diamant
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
| Property | Amarillo | Diamant |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 7–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | - |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 18–20% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 1.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | - |
| Humulene | 19–24% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |