AmarillovsSolero

Amarillo and Solero 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

Solero

Aroma

Alpha acid

9–11.2%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.5–2 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Solero

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Tropical

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Only in Solero

MangoPassion fruit

Property

PropertyAmarilloSolero
Alpha acid7–11%9–11.2%
Beta acid5.5–8%5–7%
Co-humulone21–24%30–45%
Total oil1–2.3 mL1.5–2 mL
Myrcene40–70%-
Humulene19–24%-
Caryophyllene7–10%-
Farnesene6–9%-
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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