Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Equinox
Alpha acid
14.5–15.5%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Equinox
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Equinox
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Property
| Property | Amarillo | Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 14.5–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 32–38% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | - |
| Humulene | 19–24% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |