Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Ernest
Alpha acid
4.4–6.3%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Ernest
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Amarillo
FloralTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Ernest
GrassyHerbalStone fruit
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Ernest |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 4.4–6.3% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 50–55% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 0.7–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 8–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 0–1% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |