Styrian DragonvsAmarillo

Styrian Dragon and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Styrian Dragon

Aroma

Alpha acid

6–11%

Beta acid

7.5–8.5%

Total oil

1.5–2.1 mL

Slovenia

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Styrian Dragon

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Amarillo

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralCitrusGrapefruitLemonTropical

Only in Styrian Dragon

BerryRose

Only in Amarillo

SpicyOrangeMelonApricotPeachDank

Property

PropertyStyrian DragonAmarillo
Alpha acid6–11%7–11%
Beta acid7.5–8.5%5.5–8%
Co-humulone23–24%21–24%
Total oil1.5–2.1 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene58–63%40–70%
Humulene22–33%19–24%
Caryophyllene12–16%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%6–9%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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