Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalCitrusApricotPeach
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyOrangeLemonMelonGrapefruitDank
Only in Hydra
TangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryWatermelonRose
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 10.5–13.7% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 6.4–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |