Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Minstrel
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyOrange
Only in Minstrel
HerbalBerry
Only in Amarillo
FloralTropicalCitrusLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Minstrel | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.7 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–25% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 1–4% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 7–9% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |