Smooth ConevsAmarillo
Smooth Cone (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Smooth Cone
Alpha acid
7–9.5%
Beta acid
3.4–5.2%
Total oil
0.4–1.14 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 Smooth Cone
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Smooth Cone
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Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Smooth Cone | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–9.5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 3.4–5.2% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.14 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–56% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 20–22% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |