SolerovsAmarillo

Solero and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Solero

Aroma

Alpha acid

9–11.2%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.5–2 mL

Germany

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Solero

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Amarillo

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Tropical

Only in Solero

MangoPassion fruit

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertySoleroAmarillo
Alpha acid9–11.2%7–11%
Beta acid5–7%5.5–8%
Co-humulone30–45%21–24%
Total oil1.5–2 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene-40–70%
Humulene-19–24%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-6–9%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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