Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Paradigm
Alpha acid
8–11.7%
Beta acid
3.9–6.3%
Total oil
1.2–2.17 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Paradigm
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyTropicalMelonDank
Only in Amarillo
FloralCitrusOrangeLemonApricotPeachGrapefruit
Only in Paradigm
HerbalStone fruitCandyPapayaMintPearChamomile
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Paradigm |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 8–11.7% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 3.9–6.3% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 1.2–2.17 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 39–40% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 4–5% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |