Pacific JadevsAmarillo
Pacific Jade (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 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 Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Pacific Jade
HerbalBlack currant
Only in Amarillo
FloralTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 32–33% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |