AmarillovsPetoskey

Amarillo and Petoskey are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Petoskey

Aroma

Alpha acid

12.1%

Beta acid

6.16%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Petoskey

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Amarillo

SpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Only in Petoskey

PungentPineapple

Property

PropertyAmarilloPetoskey
Alpha acid7–11%12.1%
Beta acid5.5–8%6.16%
Co-humulone21–24%-
Total oil1–2.3 mL-
Myrcene40–70%-
Humulene19–24%-
Caryophyllene7–10%-
Farnesene6–9%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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