Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalt
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Amarillo
SpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthyHerbal
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 20–35% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 12–18% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |