Pride of RingwoodvsAmarillo

Pride of Ringwood (bittering) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Pride of Ringwood

Bittering

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

4–8%

Total oil

-

Australia

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Pride of Ringwood

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Amarillo

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Pride of Ringwood

CedarOakHerbal

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyPride of RingwoodAmarillo
Alpha acid7–11%7–11%
Beta acid4–8%5.5–8%
Co-humulone26–39%21–24%
Total oil-1–2.3 mL
Myrcene24–41%40–70%
Humulene2–4%19–24%
Caryophyllene9–14%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%6–9%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeBitteringAroma

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