A flowery, grapefruit-like aroma with medium bittering value that is gaining acceptance as a substitute for Cascade due to its citrus nature.
Hop Qualities
Amarillo ® Hops VGXP01 cv. Flavor
Amarillo hops have a flowery, citrus-like aroma with medium bittering value that is gaining acceptance as a substitute for Cascade due to its hardy nature.(Reference)
Hop Growers of America Information
The VGXP01 variety was a chance discovery by Virgil Gamache Farms Inc. of Toppenish WA. Joining an exclusivepantheon of land-race varieties, the VGXP01 has been a proud contributor to the success of the U.S. Craft Beer
movement. Sold under the brand name Amarillo and managed exclusively by Virgil Gamache Farms, it continues
to see commercial success in numerous beer styles around the world. VGXP01 pairs well with a multitude of yeast
strains and works harmoniously with other hop flavor profiles in both kettle and dry hopping processes.
- Commercial Examples:
- Ales, IPAs
- Acid Range (Alpha %)
-
7–11% 7–11%
- Beta Range
- 6–7%
- Cohumulone
- 21–24% of alpha acids
- Total Oils
- 1.5–1.9 Mls. per 100 grams dried hops
- Myrcene
- 68–70% of total oils
- Caryophyllene
- 2–4% of total oils
- Humulene
- 9–11% of total oils
- Farnesene
- 2–4% of total oils
- Possible Substitutions
Product Tags: • Citrus • Flowery
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