LumberjackvsAmarillo

Lumberjack (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Lumberjack

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

-

Canada

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Lumberjack

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Amarillo

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

MelonCitrus

Only in Lumberjack

SpicesCloveAllspiceBitterEarthy

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyLumberjackAmarillo
Alpha acid9–12%7–11%
Beta acid-5.5–8%
Co-humulone-21–24%
Total oil-1–2.3 mL
Myrcene-40–70%
Humulene-19–24%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-6–9%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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