Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Epic
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
1.7–2.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Epic
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Epic
FruityBerryHerbal
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 1.7–2.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 30–33% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 11–12% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 41–43% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 1–2% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |