Amarillo® Hops Pellets 1 oz

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Amarillo Hops Amarillo® (VGXP01 c.v.) is a highly sought-after American aroma hop, discovered by Virgil Gamache Farms in Washington State. Renowned for its ultra-high myrcene conte nt, Amarillo® delivers vibrant orange citrus flavors complemented by floral and tropical fruit notes. Its versatility makes it a favorite for late additions and dry hopping in a variety of beer styles. Amarillo® Hops Overview Flavors: Orange, grapefruit, lemon, melon, peach, apricot, floral Primary Usage: Aroma, late kettle additions, dry hopping Best Beer Styles: American Pale Ale, IPA, Double IPA, Wheat Beer, Amber Ale Similar Varieties: Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe® Background Amarillo® was discovered growing wild in 1998 and has since become one of the top aroma hops used by craft brewers worldwide. Its high myrcene content contributes to its distinctive sweet citrus aroma, making it an excellent choice for enhancing the flavor and aroma profile of hop-forward beers. AMARILLO® is a trademark owned by Virgil Gamache Farms, Inc. Amarillo Hop Analysis Alpha Acids 8.0 – 11.0% Beta Acids 5.5 – 8.0% Cohumulone 20 – 24% of alpha acids Total Oil Content 1.0 – 2.3 mL/100g Myrcene 40 – 70% Humulene 9 – 11% Caryophyllene 2 – 4% Farnesene 2 – 4% Linalool 0.5 – 0.8% Geraniol 0.1 – 0.3% β-Pinene 0.4 – 0.8% Show more