Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Ella
Alpha acid
13.3–19.2%
Beta acid
4–7.8%
Total oil
2.4–3.4 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Ella
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyTropicalGrapefruit
Only in Amarillo
CitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank
Only in Ella
NobleAnise
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Ella |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 13.3–19.2% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4–7.8% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 2.4–3.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 34–50% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 5–18% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 12–14% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |