AmarillovsSybilla

Amarillo and Sybilla 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

Sybilla

Aroma

Alpha acid

6–8%

Beta acid

3–12%

Total oil

1.2–2.2 mL

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Sybilla

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralCitrusOrangeLemon

Only in Amarillo

SpicyTropicalMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Only in Sybilla

PineGingerChocolateTobacco

Property

PropertyAmarilloSybilla
Alpha acid7–11%6–8%
Beta acid5.5–8%3–12%
Co-humulone21–24%26–31%
Total oil1–2.3 mL1.2–2.2 mL
Myrcene40–70%28–50%
Humulene19–24%40–45%
Caryophyllene7–10%-
Farnesene6–9%6–9%
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeAromaAroma

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