SybillavsAmarillo

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

Sybilla

Aroma

Alpha acid

6–8%

Beta acid

3–12%

Total oil

1.2–2.2 mL

Poland

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Sybilla

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 myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralLemonCitrusOrange

Only in Sybilla

PineGingerChocolateTobacco

Only in Amarillo

SpicyTropicalMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertySybillaAmarillo
Alpha acid6–8%7–11%
Beta acid3–12%5.5–8%
Co-humulone26–31%21–24%
Total oil1.2–2.2 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene28–50%40–70%
Humulene40–45%19–24%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene6–9%6–9%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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