AmarillovsSládek

Amarillo and Sládek 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

Sládek

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.5–9%

Beta acid

4–11%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

Czech Republic

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Sládek

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PeachGrapefruit

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotDank

Only in Sládek

NobleFruityPassion fruit

Property

PropertyAmarilloSládek
Alpha acid7–11%4.5–9%
Beta acid5.5–8%4–11%
Co-humulone21–24%23–40%
Total oil1–2.3 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene40–70%35–50%
Humulene19–24%20–40%
Caryophyllene7–10%9–14%
Farnesene6–9%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesCzech Republic
PurposeAromaAroma

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