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

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–6%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

-

Canada

Amarillo

Aroma

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

PropertyCanadian RedvineAmarillo
Alpha acid5–6%7–11%
Beta acid5–6%5.5–8%
Co-humulone47%21–24%
Total oil-1–2.3 mL
Myrcene69–71%40–70%
Humulene1–3%19–24%
Caryophyllene1–3%7–10%
Farnesene4–7%6–9%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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