Sládek
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4–11%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Czech Republic
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sládek
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PeachGrapefruit
Only in Sládek
NobleFruityPassion fruit
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotDank
Property
| Property | Sládek | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4–11% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 23–40% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–50% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 20–40% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Summer