AmarillovsHPA-016

Amarillo and HPA-016 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

HPA-016

Aroma

Alpha acid

15.7–18.7%

Beta acid

5.9–9%

Total oil

1.7–1.9 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick HPA-016

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Only in HPA-016

MandarinPineFruity

Property

PropertyAmarilloHPA-016
Alpha acid7–11%15.7–18.7%
Beta acid5.5–8%5.9–9%
Co-humulone21–24%33–37%
Total oil1–2.3 mL1.7–1.9 mL
Myrcene40–70%35–49%
Humulene19–24%0–2%
Caryophyllene7–10%6–12%
Farnesene6–9%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma

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