Loral
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
1.5–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3.4 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 Loral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Loral
Black currantDarkFruity
Only in Amarillo
SpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Loral | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 1.5–6.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–24% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3.4 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–58% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |