Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Relax
Alpha acid
0.3–4%
Beta acid
10–15%
Total oil
1–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Relax
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Melon
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Relax
HoneydewCognacLycheeLavenderLeatherHibiscusLemongrass
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Relax |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 0.3–4% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 10–15% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | - |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 1–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 17–30% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |