BohemievsAmarillo

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

Bohemie

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8%

Beta acid

6–9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

Czech Republic

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bohemie

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralCitrusSpicy

Only in Bohemie

Herbal

Only in Amarillo

TropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyBohemieAmarillo
Alpha acid5–8%7–11%
Beta acid6–9%5.5–8%
Co-humulone23–26%21–24%
Total oil1–1.5 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene30–45%40–70%
Humulene17–23%19–24%
Caryophyllene7–10%7–10%
Farnesene1–3%6–9%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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