Boomerang
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
Czech Republic
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Boomerang
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrus
Only in Boomerang
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Only in Amarillo
FloralTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Boomerang | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–32% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–53% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 17–24% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |