Southern PassionvsAmarillo
Southern Passion and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Passion
Alpha acid
11–14.2%
Beta acid
4.9–8%
Total oil
0.7–1.3 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 Passion
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Amarillo
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralMelon
Only in Southern Passion
Passion fruitGuavaCoconutRedberryGuava
Only in Amarillo
SpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Southern Passion | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14.2% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–8% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 16–26% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.3 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–55% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 14–36% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 6–9% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |