Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Horizon
Alpha acid
8.8–12%
Beta acid
5.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Horizon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyCitrus
Only in Amarillo
TropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Horizon
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Property
| Property | Amarillo | Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 8.8–12% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 5.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 16–19% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 3–5% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |