TahomavsAmarillo

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

Tahoma

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–8.2%

Beta acid

8.5–9.5%

Total oil

1–2 mL

United States

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Tahoma

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

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusLemonGrapefruitSpicyOrange

Only in Tahoma

CedarPineWoody

Only in Amarillo

FloralTropicalMelonApricotPeachDank

Property

PropertyTahomaAmarillo
Alpha acid7–8.2%7–11%
Beta acid8.5–9.5%5.5–8%
Co-humulone15–17%21–24%
Total oil1–2 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene67–72%40–70%
Humulene9–11%19–24%
Caryophyllene2–4%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%6–9%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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