Mount RainiervsAmarillo
Mount Rainier (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 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 Mount Rainier
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrusSpicy
Only in Mount Rainier
NobleLicorice
Only in Amarillo
TropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Mount Rainier | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9.4% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 5–9.2% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 21–34% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.2–3.9 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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