Canadian RedvinevsAmarillo
Canadian Redvine and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Canadian Redvine
Alpha acid
5–6%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
-
Canada
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Canadian Redvine
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Canadian Redvine
CherryBerryPine
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank
Property
| Property | Canadian Redvine | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–6% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 47% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 69–71% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 1–3% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 6–9% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |