AmarillovsHallertau Blanc
Amarillo and Hallertau Blanc 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
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 22–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 50–75% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma