AmarillovsTeamaker

Amarillo and Teamaker 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

Teamaker

Aroma

Alpha acid

0.6–1.8%

Beta acid

5.4–13.2%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Teamaker

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Amarillo

SpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Only in Teamaker

Subtle

Property

PropertyAmarilloTeamaker
Alpha acid7–11%0.6–1.8%
Beta acid5.5–8%5.4–13.2%
Co-humulone21–24%-
Total oil1–2.3 mL-
Myrcene40–70%59–61%
Humulene19–24%1–2%
Caryophyllene7–10%11–13%
Farnesene6–9%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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