Melba
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
2–4 mL
Australia
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Melba
- 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
GrapefruitCitrusSpicy
Only in Melba
Passion fruit
Only in Amarillo
FloralTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank
Property
| Property | Melba | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 2–4 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–70% |
| Humulene | - | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–9% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |