AMARILLO® Hop Pellets

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Amarillo® Hops are an American aroma variety loved for their floral citrus bouquet and orange zest character. Bright, smooth, and highly aromatic, Amarillo adds a refreshing top note to IPAs, Pale Ales, and even wheat beers or saisons.

Amarillo® brings balance, its moderate bitterness and intense aroma make it excellent for flavor and late additions. Its floral and sweet citrus notes (think orange blossom and grapefruit) shine when paired with hops like Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic.

Technical Details:

Alpha Acids: 8.0%–11.0%
Beta Acids: 6.0%–7.0%
Total Oils: 1.5–2.1 mL/100g
Usage: Aroma, flavor
Substitutes: Centennial, Cascade
Ideal For: IPA, Pale Ale, Blonde Ale, Saison, Wheat Beer

Amarillo® Hops FAQ

What aroma does Amarillo® bring to beer?

Amarillo® adds sweet citrus, orange peel, grapefruit, and floral tones, often compared to orange marmalade or orange blossoms.

Can Amarillo be used for bittering?

It can, though it’s best used later in the boil or for aroma. For bittering, combine with a high-alpha hop like Magnum or CTZ for efficiency.

What styles benefit most from Amarillo®?

IPA, Pale Ale, and Blonde Ale are top choices, but Amarillo® also works beautifully in saisons, wheat beers, and fruity or spicy hybrids.

Pro Tip: Pair Amarillo® with Citra in a Pale Ale for a vibrant, orange-forward citrus profile with tropical backup.

Amarillo® hops are a popular variety among home brewers and the craft brewing world for good reasons. Amarillo® hops provide moderate bitterness and are often used in American-style ales, including IPAs and Pale Ales, both as a bittering and aroma hop.

Amarillo® hops have a typical alpha acid range of 8-11%, and they’re known for their distinct citrus, tropical and floral flavor and aroma. Amarillo® hops are often used in late boil additions and dry hopping. Their citrus qualities resemble orange and lemon, but much stronger. Amarillo® pairs well with hops like Cascade, Centennial, Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic in juicy IPAs and pale ales. If you’re a fan of hop-forward beers, Amarillo® hops are definitely worth exploring in the sense of use them now, and you’ll be happy!

Fun fact: Amarillo® hops were accidentally discovered by Virgil Gamache Farms in 1990 when they found them growing alongside their Liberty hop field. They began cultivating these hops in 1991, and then patented them as a new variety in 2003, with a side serving of trademark, after which they were released for sale.

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