Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Summer
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
Shared aromas
ApricotMelonCitrusPeach
Only in Summer
GrassyStone fruitPassion fruit
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Summer | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–6.4% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–38% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 28–50% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |