Buzz BulletsvsAmarillo

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

Buzz Bullets

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

-

United States

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Buzz Bullets

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusFloral

Only in Buzz Bullets

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Only in Amarillo

SpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyBuzz BulletsAmarillo
Alpha acid8–10%7–11%
Beta acid5–6%5.5–8%
Co-humulone-21–24%
Total oil-1–2.3 mL
Myrcene-40–70%
Humulene-19–24%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-6–9%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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