BRU-1
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
United States
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick BRU-1
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Amarillo
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in BRU-1
PineappleGreenFruity
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | BRU-1 | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–55% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 7–8% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |