Relax
Alpha acid
0.3–4%
Beta acid
10–15%
Total oil
1–1.3 mL
Germany
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Relax
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Melon
Only in Relax
HoneydewCognacLycheeLavenderLeatherHibiscusLemongrass
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Relax | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 0.3–4% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 10–15% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1–1.3 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–30% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | - | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–9% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |