Amarillo Hops – Whole Leaf 100g

Amarillo Whole Leaf Hops

Amarillo hops are a US-grown aroma variety known for their intense orange-citrus profile and high myrcene content.

Grown primarily in Washington State, they’ve become a core hop in modern American craft brewing.

In whole leaf form, Amarillo gives off fresh orange, floral, and light tropical notes, with just enough resin and spice for balance.

Best used in late boil, whirlpool, or dry hop additions for bright aroma and soft, citrusy depth.

Amarillo Hop Profile

• Origin: United States
• Alpha Acid: 7–11%
• Beta Acid: 6–7%
• Characteristics: Orange, citrus peel, floral, tropical, light spice
• Substitutes: Cascade, Citra, Centennial
• Use: Aroma, dry hopping, late additions

Amarillo Hop Flavour

Amarillo delivers bright sweet orange, light grapefruit, and floral aroma with a touch of soft tropical character.

When dry-hopped, it brings juicy citrus and a rounded finish without harshness.

Its floral tones give it flexibility across both old-school and hazy styles.

Beer Styles for Amarillo Hops

Amarillo fits into a wide range of hop-driven styles — particularly where citrus-forward aroma is welcome.

• IPA: Delivers bright citrus and floral top notes in both clear and hazy versions.
• Pale Ale: Offers a juicy, balanced aroma over a crisp hop base.
• Wheat Beer: Enhances fruity esters with orange and soft tropical flavours.
• Amber Ale: Adds fresh citrus lift to malt-forward styles.
• Session IPA: Keeps things light and bright with clean orange character.

Amarillo Hop Substitutes

Amarillo hops can be substituted with other US aroma hops like Cascade, Citra, or Centennial depending on target flavour and intensity.

• Cascade: Brings similar citrus-floral character with more grapefruit and spice.
• Citra: More intense and tropical, but overlaps on orange and mango notes.
• Centennial: A firmer option with more pine and bold citrus edge.

Amarillo Hop Pairings

Pairs well with Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic for juicy modern hop blends that balance sweet fruit, citrus, and a bit of edge.

• Citra: Boosts orange and adds mango-lime punch.
• Simcoe: Introduces pine and apricot depth alongside citrus brightness.
• Mosaic: Expands the fruit range with berry and tropical complexity.

Brewer’s Tip

Amarillo is a great bridge hop — use it to soften sharper hops or brighten earthier ones.

It works especially well in dry hop blends when you're chasing a clean, citrus-forward profile without grassy edges or overripe notes.