JungavsAmarillo

Junga (bittering) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Junga

Bittering

Alpha acid

10–14%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

1.5–2.6 mL

Poland

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Junga

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Amarillo

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyGrapefruit

Only in Junga

EarthyFruityBlack currant

Only in Amarillo

FloralTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank

Property

PropertyJungaAmarillo
Alpha acid10–14%7–11%
Beta acid5–8%5.5–8%
Co-humulone29–34%21–24%
Total oil1.5–2.6 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene-40–70%
Humulene-19–24%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-6–9%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeBitteringAroma

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