AmarillovsEkuanot

Amarillo and Ekuanot 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

Ekuanot

Aroma

Alpha acid

13–15.5%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

2–4.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Ekuanot

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelon

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Only in Ekuanot

LimeBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalGuava

Property

PropertyAmarilloEkuanot
Alpha acid7–11%13–15.5%
Beta acid5.5–8%4–5.5%
Co-humulone21–24%31–38%
Total oil1–2.3 mL2–4.5 mL
Myrcene40–70%30–45%
Humulene19–24%12–20%
Caryophyllene7–10%8–12%
Farnesene6–9%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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