CeleiavsAmarillo

Celeia and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralSpicy

Only in Celeia

NobleLavenderEarthyHerbal

Only in Amarillo

TropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyCeleiaAmarillo
Alpha acid3–6%7–11%
Beta acid2–4%5.5–8%
Co-humulone25–29%21–24%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene26–35%40–70%
Humulene18–23%19–24%
Caryophyllene8–9%7–10%
Farnesene3–7%6–9%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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