Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Sussex
Alpha acid
4.3–5.8%
Beta acid
2.4–3.2%
Total oil
0.4–0.6 mL
United Kingdom
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 Sussex
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Sussex
EarthyGrassyMintVanilla
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Sussex |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 4.3–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 2.4–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 29–32% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 0.4–0.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 41–43% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 22–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |