Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Grungeist
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
| Property | Amarillo | Grungeist |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 2.9% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 9% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 19.2% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | - |
| Humulene | 19–24% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |