Amarillo
Sweet Orange Citrus • Smooth Floral Aroma • Nature's Happy Accident
Amarillo is a celebrated American aroma hop discovered growing wild in a Washington hop field, prized for a smooth, sweet orange-citrus character that is gentler and rounder than its C-hop cousins. That natural origin gave brewers something genuinely different: grapefruit brightness wrapped in mellow orange marmalade and soft florals.
With alpha acids of 9%, Amarillo can contribute meaningful bitterness, but its smooth oil profile makes it most valuable in late additions where the orange character shines.
Flavor & Aroma Profile
- Sweet orange and tangerine
- Fresh grapefruit zest
- Soft floral aroma
- Light melon undertones
- Smooth, rounded citrus finish
Small late additions give pale ales a juicy orange lift without aggression. Generous whirlpool and dry hop charges create the saturated orange-citrus profile of famous Amarillo-forward IPAs.
Brewing Applications
Amarillo is a staple ingredient in many hop-forward styles, including:
- American Pale Ale
- American IPA
- Hazy IPA
- Blonde Ale
- American Wheat
- Belgian IPA
It also rounds out blends beautifully, smoothing sharper hops like Centennial and Simcoe with its sweet citrus character.
Usage Recommendations
For a 5-gallon batch, use 1–2 oz across the final 10 minutes, whirlpool, and dry hop for maximum orange aroma, with bittering handled by a cleaner high-alpha hop. Lower rates yield a balanced citrus accent; heavier dry hopping pushes Amarillo into juicy, orange-soda territory.
Try pairing Amarillo with a soft wheat or oat-based grist — its rounded citrus complements pillowy, full-bodied beers exceptionally well.
Specifications
- Alpha Acid: 9%
- Flavor Notes: Orange, grapefruit, floral
- Typical Use: Aroma / dual-purpose
- Common Additions: Late boil, whirlpool, dry hop
- Substitutes: Cascade, Centennial
- Beer Styles: Pale ales, IPAs, hazy IPAs, wheat beers
Whether you're crafting an orange-forward IPA or softening a sharp West Coast blend, Amarillo delivers the smooth, sweet citrus that has made it a brewer's favorite for decades.
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Description
Sweet Orange Citrus • Smooth Floral Aroma • Nature's Happy Accident
Amarillo is a celebrated American aroma hop discovered growing wild in a Washington hop field, prized for a smooth, sweet orange-citrus character that is gentler and rounder than its C-hop cousins. That natural origin gave brewers something genuinely different: grapefruit brightness wrapped in mellow orange marmalade and soft florals.
With alpha acids of 9%, Amarillo can contribute meaningful bitterness, but its smooth oil profile makes it most valuable in late additions where the orange character shines.
Flavor & Aroma Profile
- Sweet orange and tangerine
- Fresh grapefruit zest
- Soft floral aroma
- Light melon undertones
- Smooth, rounded citrus finish
Small late additions give pale ales a juicy orange lift without aggression. Generous whirlpool and dry hop charges create the saturated orange-citrus profile of famous Amarillo-forward IPAs.
Brewing Applications
Amarillo is a staple ingredient in many hop-forward styles, including:
- American Pale Ale
- American IPA
- Hazy IPA
- Blonde Ale
- American Wheat
- Belgian IPA
It also rounds out blends beautifully, smoothing sharper hops like Centennial and Simcoe with its sweet citrus character.
Usage Recommendations
For a 5-gallon batch, use 1–2 oz across the final 10 minutes, whirlpool, and dry hop for maximum orange aroma, with bittering handled by a cleaner high-alpha hop. Lower rates yield a balanced citrus accent; heavier dry hopping pushes Amarillo into juicy, orange-soda territory.
Try pairing Amarillo with a soft wheat or oat-based grist — its rounded citrus complements pillowy, full-bodied beers exceptionally well.
Specifications
- Alpha Acid: 9%
- Flavor Notes: Orange, grapefruit, floral
- Typical Use: Aroma / dual-purpose
- Common Additions: Late boil, whirlpool, dry hop
- Substitutes: Cascade, Centennial
- Beer Styles: Pale ales, IPAs, hazy IPAs, wheat beers
Whether you're crafting an orange-forward IPA or softening a sharp West Coast blend, Amarillo delivers the smooth, sweet citrus that has made it a brewer's favorite for decades.
