Southern SublimevsAmarillo
Southern Sublime and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Sublime
Alpha acid
10.8–13.4%
Beta acid
4.9%
Total oil
-
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 Sublime
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Amarillo
- 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
OrangeDankCitrus
Only in Southern Sublime
PlumMangoPungent
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Southern Sublime | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.8–13.4% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.9% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 26% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |