AmarillovsLoral

Amarillo and Loral 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

Loral

Aroma

Alpha acid

10–17%

Beta acid

1.5–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3.4 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Loral

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralCitrus

Only in Amarillo

SpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Only in Loral

Black currantDarkFruity

Property

PropertyAmarilloLoral
Alpha acid7–11%10–17%
Beta acid5.5–8%1.5–6.5%
Co-humulone21–24%20–24%
Total oil1–2.3 mL1.5–3.4 mL
Myrcene40–70%52–58%
Humulene19–24%17–18%
Caryophyllene7–10%5–6%
Farnesene6–9%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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