AmarillovsGrungeist

Amarillo and Grungeist are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralLemonPeach

Only in Amarillo

SpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeMelonApricotGrapefruitDank

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPassion fruitLavenderZest

Property

PropertyAmarilloGrungeist
Alpha acid7–11%2.9%
Beta acid5.5–8%9%
Co-humulone21–24%19.2%
Total oil1–2.3 mL-
Myrcene40–70%-
Humulene19–24%-
Caryophyllene7–10%-
Farnesene6–9%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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