Wild LoyalistvsAmarillo
Wild Loyalist and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Wild Loyalist
Alpha acid
3.7–5.6%
Beta acid
4.7–6.7%
Total oil
-
Canada
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Wild Loyalist
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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloral
Only in Wild Loyalist
HerbalEarthyNoble
Only in Amarillo
TropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Wild Loyalist | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.7–5.6% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.7–6.7% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 21–24% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–70% |
| Humulene | - | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–9% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |