BoadiceavsAmarillo

Boadicea (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Boadicea

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.5–10%

Beta acid

3.2–4.5%

Total oil

1.3–2.2 mL

United Kingdom

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Boadicea

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Boadicea

BlossomFruity

Only in Amarillo

SpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyBoadiceaAmarillo
Alpha acid7.5–10%7–11%
Beta acid3.2–4.5%5.5–8%
Co-humulone23–29%21–24%
Total oil1.3–2.2 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene30–40%40–70%
Humulene19–21%19–24%
Caryophyllene15–19%7–10%
Farnesene0–5%6–9%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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