Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Sylva
Alpha acid
4–7.3%
Beta acid
3–7%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Australia
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 Sylva
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 Sylva
BohemianHoppyWoody
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Sylva |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 4–7.3% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 3–7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 20–28% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 0.9–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 26–36% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 18–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 22–28% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |