Amarillo T90 Hop Pellets

Description

Amarillo T90 Hop Pellets are a popular American hop known for their bright citrus character, with distinctive orange and grapefruit notes supported by floral and tropical fruit aromas.

Amarillo works particularly well in hop-forward beers where its expressive aroma can take centre stage. However, its versatility also makes it a great partner for other American hop varieties when building more complex flavour and aroma profiles.

Aroma & Flavour

Amarillo can contribute:

• Orange and citrus
• Grapefruit
• Tropical fruit
• Floral notes
• Light herbal and spicy character

Its distinctive orange-citrus character makes Amarillo especially useful when you want a fresh and vibrant hop profile.

Brewing with Amarillo Hops

Amarillo works well as an aroma and dual-purpose hop. You can use it throughout the brewing process, although late-boil, whirlpool and dry-hop additions help showcase its citrus and floral character.

In addition, Amarillo pairs well with other fruit-forward American hops. Brewers can use it on its own for a more focused hop profile or combine it with complementary varieties for greater depth.

Suitable Beer Styles

Amarillo is well suited to:

• American Pale Ale
• India Pale Ale (IPA)
• Double IPA
• American Wheat Beer
• Blonde Ale
• Amber Ale
• Saison

Hop Substitutes

If Amarillo is unavailable, possible substitutes include Cascade, Centennial and Citra. Cascade and Centennial can provide citrus, grapefruit and floral character, while Citra can bring a stronger citrus and fruit-forward profile.

However, Amarillo’s distinctive orange character may not carry across exactly. Each substitute also has its own flavour profile and alpha acid level. Therefore, adjust your recipe and hop quantities as required when making a substitution.

Current Batch

Crop Year: 2023
Alpha Acid: 8.4%
Country of Origin: USA
Producer: HAAS
Pellet Type: T90
Hop Use: Aroma / Dual Purpose
Pack Sizes: 100 g / 250 g / 500 g

Alpha acid levels can vary between crops and batches. Therefore, always use the alpha acid percentage shown on your current pack when calculating bitterness.

Explore our complete T90 Hop Pellets range for more hop varieties for bittering, flavour, aroma and dry hopping.