Sussex
Alpha acid
4.3–5.8%
Beta acid
2.4–3.2%
Total oil
0.4–0.6 mL
United Kingdom
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sussex
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
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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
Citrus
Only in Sussex
EarthyGrassyMintVanilla
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Sussex | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.3–5.8% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 2.4–3.2% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.6 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 41–43% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 22–24% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |