AmarillovsFalconer's Flight
Amarillo and Falconer's Flight 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
Falconer's Flight
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.4–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Falconer's Flight
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralTropicalLemonGrapefruit
Only in Amarillo
SpicyCitrusOrangeMelonApricotPeachDank
Only in Falconer's Flight
Pine
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Falconer's Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 9.5–12% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 20–29% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 1.4–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 43–62% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |