IndependencevsAmarillo
Independence and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Independence
Alpha acid
4.7%
Beta acid
1.5%
Total oil
-
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 Independence
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
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Independence
Stone fruitHerbalTobaccoEarthyPineGrassy
Only in Amarillo
SpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Independence | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.7% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 1.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–21% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–70% |
| Humulene | - | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |