Amarillo®(VGXP01 cv)

Hop Description

Coveted for its bold orange- or tangerine-like flavor and aroma, this variety was discovered by Washington’s Virgil Gamache Farms. Though it’s most popular for dry-hopping, Amarillo® is versatile enough to be used for bittering, too.

Aroma Profile

Floral, Citrus, Pungent/Dank

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Alpha 8 - 11 %

Beta 6 - 7 %

Total Oil 1.5 - 1.9 ml/100g

Cohumulone 20 - 24 %

Myrcene 40 - 50 %

Humulene 19 - 24 %

Caryophyline 7 - 10 %

Farnesene 6-9%

Storage Good

ALPHA

BETA

TOTAL OIL (ml/100g)

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Alpha

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Beta

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Total Oil

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MAIN AROMAS

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Alpha

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Beta

3.5-4.5%

Total Oil

1.5-2.5 (ml/100)

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Alpha

9.5-11.5%

Beta

3.5-4.5%

Total Oil

1.5-2.5 (ml/100)

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Floral, Citrus, Pungent/Dank

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Alpha

12-14%

Beta

3-4%

Total Oil

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Alpha

11-12.5%

Beta

5-6%

Total Oil

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Alpha

9-12%

Beta

3-6%

Total Oil

1.2-3.9 (ml/100)

MAIN AROMAS

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DESCRIPTION

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