ArcadianvsAmarillo

Arcadian and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Arcadian

Aroma

Alpha acid

9.8%

Beta acid

7.5%

Total oil

-

United States

Amarillo

Aroma

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

PropertyArcadianAmarillo
Alpha acid9.8%7–11%
Beta acid7.5%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%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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