Amarillo Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz

Amarillo hops are a popular American aroma hop known for their vibrant orange citrus character and balanced floral complexity. Developed in Washington’s Yakima Valley, Amarillo delivers bright notes of orange peel, grapefruit, and tropical fruit layered with subtle herbal and floral undertones.

With moderate to moderately high alpha acids and a rich essential oil profile, Amarillo provides smooth bitterness alongside expressive aroma and flavor. This balance makes it a favorite among brewers crafting hop-forward beers where citrus and fruit character should stand out without overpowering the malt backbone.

Amarillo performs particularly well in late boil additions, whirlpool hopping, and dry hopping where its citrus and tropical fruit aromatics can fully develop.

Amarillo hops are widely used in American craft brewing and are valued for their bright citrus flavor and balanced bitterness.

Ideal for:

• American Pale Ale
• American IPA
• Hazy IPA
• Blonde Ale
• Wheat Beer

When paired with other citrus-forward hop varieties like Citra, Cascade, Simcoe, or Mosaic, Amarillo helps build layered citrus and tropical hop complexity in modern craft beer recipes.

• Add early in the boil to contribute smooth bitterness
• Use late boil additions to enhance citrus and floral hop flavor
• Add during whirlpool or hop stand to maximize aroma extraction
• Dry hop during fermentation to create bright citrus and tropical aromatics
• Store sealed in the freezer to preserve freshness and hop oils

Amarillo is frequently paired with other American hop varieties such as Citra, Cascade, and Simcoe to create bold citrus and tropical hop profiles in hop-forward beers.