Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Lotus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalOrange
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyCitrusLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Lotus
VanillaBerryCream
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Lotus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 33–39% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 35–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |