Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Summer
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusMelonApricotPeach
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonGrapefruitDank
Only in Summer
GrassyStone fruitPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 5.6–6.4% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 1.4–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 29–38% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 28–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |