GrungeistvsAmarillo

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

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

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 Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PeachLemonFloral

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPassion fruitLavenderZest

Only in Amarillo

SpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeMelonApricotGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyGrungeistAmarillo
Alpha acid2.9%7–11%
Beta acid9%5.5–8%
Co-humulone19.2%21–24%
Total oil-1–2.3 mL
Myrcene-40–70%
Humulene-19–24%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-6–9%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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