Sovereign
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
2.1–3.1%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
United Kingdom
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sovereign
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 Sovereign
MintFruityGrassyHerbalPear
Only in Amarillo
SpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Sovereign | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–6.5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–3.1% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–31% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 20–27% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–9% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–4% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |