Barbe RougevsAmarillo
Barbe Rouge and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusOrangeFloral
Only in Barbe Rouge
KumquatLimeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryBerryHerbal
Only in Amarillo
SpicyTropicalLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Barbe Rouge | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–10% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.6% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.1–3 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–60% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–4% | 6–9% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |