Huell MelonvsAmarillo
Huell Melon and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Huell Melon
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
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
MelonOrange
Only in Huell Melon
StrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetVanilla
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusLemonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Huell Melon | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.9–8% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 6–8% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–37% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |