Nelson SauvinvsAmarillo
Nelson Sauvin and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nelson Sauvin
Alpha acid
10–13%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Nelson Sauvin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Amarillo
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Nelson Sauvin
WhiteFruityGooseberryGrapesSauvignon
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Nelson Sauvin | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–13% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–45% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 25–37% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Enigma