TalusvsAmarillo

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

Talus

Aroma

Alpha acid

8.1–9.5%

Beta acid

8.3–10.2%

Total oil

1–2.7 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 Talus

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Amarillo

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitCitrusTropicalFloral

Only in Talus

RosePineResinSagePotpourriCreamStone fruitWoody

Only in Amarillo

SpicyOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank

Property

PropertyTalusAmarillo
Alpha acid8.1–9.5%7–11%
Beta acid8.3–10.2%5.5–8%
Co-humulone34–39%21–24%
Total oil1–2.7 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene40–50%40–70%
Humulene16–21%19–24%
Caryophyllene9–13%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%6–9%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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