HBC 692vsAmarillo

HBC 692 and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HBC 692

Aroma

Alpha acid

8.9–9.5%

Beta acid

8.3–10.2%

Total oil

1–2.2 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 HBC 692

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Amarillo

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitFloral

Only in HBC 692

Stone fruitPotpourriWoodyCreamPine

Only in Amarillo

SpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank

Property

PropertyHBC 692Amarillo
Alpha acid8.9–9.5%7–11%
Beta acid8.3–10.2%5.5–8%
Co-humulone-21–24%
Total oil1–2.2 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene-40–70%
Humulene-19–24%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-6–9%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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