Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Tillicum
Alpha acid
13.5–15.5%
Beta acid
9.5–11.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tillicum
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Tillicum
Stone fruit
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Tillicum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 13.5–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 9.5–11.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 39–41% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 13–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |