Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Amarillo
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
| Property | Ekuanot | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15.5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 31–38% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 2–4.5 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 12–20% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |