Idaho 7
Alpha acid
9.5–14.9%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–2 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 Idaho 7
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalCitrusApricotOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Only in Idaho 7
Black currantPapayaResinPineBlack currantEarthy
Only in Amarillo
SpicyLemonMelonPeachDank
Property
| Property | Idaho 7 | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–14.9% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |