AmarillovsSouthern Sublime
Amarillo and Southern Sublime are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Southern Sublime
Alpha acid
10.8–13.4%
Beta acid
4.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Southern Sublime
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusOrangeDank
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruit
Only in Southern Sublime
PlumMangoPungent
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Southern Sublime |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 10.8–13.4% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.9% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 26% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 2–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |