AmarillovsTalus

Amarillo and Talus 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

Talus

Aroma

Alpha acid

8.1–9.5%

Beta acid

8.3–10.2%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Talus

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralTropicalCitrusGrapefruit

Only in Amarillo

SpicyOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank

Only in Talus

RosePineResinSagePotpourriCreamStone fruitWoody

Property

PropertyAmarilloTalus
Alpha acid7–11%8.1–9.5%
Beta acid5.5–8%8.3–10.2%
Co-humulone21–24%34–39%
Total oil1–2.3 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene40–70%40–50%
Humulene19–24%16–21%
Caryophyllene7–10%9–13%
Farnesene6–9%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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