Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
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 Riwaka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalGrapefruitCitrus
Only in Riwaka
Passion fruit
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank
Property
| Property | Riwaka | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–6.5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 29–38% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 67–70% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 8–10% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–6% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |