AmarillovsEvergreen Blend
Amarillo and Evergreen Blend are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Evergreen Blend
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Evergreen Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonApricotPeach
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeMelonGrapefruitDank
Only in Evergreen Blend
GreenWatermelonTangerine
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Evergreen Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 7–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | - |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 30–32% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 20–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 10–12% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |