EkuanotvsAmarillo

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

Ekuanot

Aroma

Alpha acid

13–15.5%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

2–4.5 mL

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 Ekuanot

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonOrangeTropicalMelonCitrus

Only in Ekuanot

LimeBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalGuava

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyEkuanotAmarillo
Alpha acid13–15.5%7–11%
Beta acid4–5.5%5.5–8%
Co-humulone31–38%21–24%
Total oil2–4.5 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene30–45%40–70%
Humulene12–20%19–24%
Caryophyllene8–12%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%6–9%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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