With low Cohumulone levels and high Alpha acids, fantastic flavour and aroma, this is the most popular hop we sell for a reliably tasty APA or IPA. Amarillo is an aroma hop that is typically used in late boil additions, including dry hopping. It imparts a distinct flowery, spicy, tropical, citrus-like flavor and aroma in beer. The citrus has qualities of orange and lemon, like Cascade, but much stronger. Other aroma descriptors include grapefruit, melon, apricot and peach. Amarillo hops offer solid bittering properties in the 9-11% Alpha Acid range, and packs one of the highest myrcene oil contents (60-70% of total oils) of any hop. This high Myrcene content gives it a very sweet citrus flavor and aroma that is closer to oranges than grapefruit. Current Crop Year: 2023Alpha Acid: 7.8%Last updated: 16/5/25 As a result of these characteristics Amarillo has become one of craft brewer's most favorite hops, often paired with Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic in many juicy IPAs and pale ales.
