Arcadian
Alpha acid
9.8%
Beta acid
7.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Arcadian
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Amarillo
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralOrange
Only in Arcadian
Tangerine
Only in Amarillo
SpicyTropicalCitrusLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Arcadian | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.8% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 7.5% | 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 | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |