Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Loral
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
| Property | Amarillo | Loral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 10–17% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 1.5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 1.5–3.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 52–58% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 17–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |