Ernest
Alpha acid
4.4–6.3%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
United Kingdom
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ernest
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
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Ernest
GrassyHerbalStone fruit
Only in Amarillo
FloralTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Ernest | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.4–6.3% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 50–55% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.1 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 8–12% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |