Diamant
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.5–1.7 mL
Germany
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Diamant
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Diamant
FennelLavender
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Diamant | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–7.5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | - | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 18–20% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.7 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–70% |
| Humulene | - | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–9% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |