Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
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 Omega
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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Omega
-
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Omega | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 29% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–54% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 16–18% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |