AmarillovsTNT Blend

Amarillo and TNT Blend 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

TNT Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

11.5–13%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.3–1.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick TNT Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Only in TNT Blend

FruityGreen

Property

PropertyAmarilloTNT Blend
Alpha acid7–11%11.5–13%
Beta acid5.5–8%-
Co-humulone21–24%-
Total oil1–2.3 mL1.3–1.5 mL
Myrcene40–70%-
Humulene19–24%-
Caryophyllene7–10%-
Farnesene6–9%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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