Styrian CardinalvsAmarillo
Styrian Cardinal and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
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
CitrusOrange
Only in Styrian Cardinal
GooseberryPineappleLimeJasmineGuava
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Styrian Cardinal | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–15% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.6% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 31–37% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 6–9% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |