HPA-016vsAmarillo

HPA-016 and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HPA-016

Aroma

Alpha acid

15.7–18.7%

Beta acid

5.9–9%

Total oil

1.7–1.9 mL

Australia

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick HPA-016

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Amarillo

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in HPA-016

MandarinPineFruity

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyHPA-016Amarillo
Alpha acid15.7–18.7%7–11%
Beta acid5.9–9%5.5–8%
Co-humulone33–37%21–24%
Total oil1.7–1.9 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene35–49%40–70%
Humulene0–2%19–24%
Caryophyllene6–12%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%6–9%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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