MelbavsAmarillo

Melba and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Melba

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–10%

Beta acid

2.5–5%

Total oil

2–4 mL

Australia

Amarillo

Aroma

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

PropertyMelbaAmarillo
Alpha acid7–10%7–11%
Beta acid2.5–5%5.5–8%
Co-humulone25–35%21–24%
Total oil2–4 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene-40–70%
Humulene-19–24%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-6–9%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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