Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Lemondrop
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrusLemonMelon
Only in Amarillo
SpicyTropicalOrangeApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Lemondrop
MintGreen
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Lemondrop |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 28–34% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 45–47% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 56–58% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 6–7% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |