AmarillovsYellow Sub
Amarillo and Yellow Sub are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Yellow Sub
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusOrangeApricot
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalLemonMelonPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetRedBlackberry
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Yellow Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 6.2–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | - |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | - |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | - |
| Humulene | 19–24% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |