SticklebractvsAmarillo
Sticklebract (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Sticklebract
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
6–8.5%
Total oil
0.75–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sticklebract
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Sticklebract
Pine
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Sticklebract | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 35–45% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.75–1.8 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 14–64% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 7–26% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–13% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 6–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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