Styrian KolibrivsAmarillo
Styrian Kolibri and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Kolibri
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2.8–5.4%
Total oil
1–2 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 Kolibri
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
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Styrian Kolibri
ElderflowerBlack currantGreenGrassCannabisPineapple
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Styrian Kolibri | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5.4% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 21–25% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–38% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 16–21% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 25–27% | 6–9% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |