Southern AromavsAmarillo
Southern Aroma and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Aroma
Alpha acid
3.6–7.3%
Beta acid
5.4–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
South Africa
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Aroma
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 essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Southern Aroma
HayHerbalStrawNobleBlack currant
Only in Amarillo
SpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Southern Aroma | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.6–7.3% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–6% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 19–25% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–28% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–15% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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