Michigan CoppervsAmarillo
Michigan Copper and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Michigan Copper
Alpha acid
8.8–11%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
1.15–2.7 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 Michigan Copper
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralTropical
Only in Michigan Copper
HibiscusBlack currantCandyResinFruity
Only in Amarillo
SpicyCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Michigan Copper | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–11% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 32–36% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.15–2.7 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 42–44% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |