Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Omega
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Omega
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Property
| Property | Amarillo | Omega |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 9–10% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 29% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 52–54% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |