Falconer's Flight 7CSvsAmarillo
Falconer's Flight 7CS (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Falconer's Flight 7CS
Alpha acid
9–10.5%
Beta acid
4.7–5.1%
Total oil
1.3–2 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 Falconer's Flight 7CS
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Falconer's Flight 7CS
FruityEarthy
Only in Amarillo
FloralTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Falconer's Flight 7CS | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10.5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.7–5.1% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 48% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.3–2 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 13–18% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |