Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Monroe
Alpha acid
2.5–2.9%
Beta acid
6.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.95–1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Monroe
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Orange
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Monroe
MildSmoothStrawberryCherryPlumPassion fruitRaspberryRaspberry
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 2.5–2.9% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 6.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | - |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 0.95–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | - |
| Humulene | 19–24% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |