Amarillo Hops

Amarillo Hops

AMARILLO® VGXP01 c.v. Hop Profile

A legendary variety introduced by Virgil Gamache Farms, AMARILLO® VGXP01 c.v. is one of the top 10 most widely used hops. With mid-to-high alpha (8-11%) and the highest myrcene oil content (68-70%) of any hop, Amarillo® packs rich, citrus flavor and aroma that's reminiscent of tangerine, orange and lemon, backed by light stonefruit and wildflowers. Amarillo brings versatility and depth to many beer styles and makes a flavorful team player with other U.S. favorites like Cascade, Citra® and Simcoe®. Amarillo: the all-American, citrus classic that brewers return to again and again. 

Aroma: Strong orange, tangerine, lemon, apricot, melon and wildflowers

AMARILLO HOP SUBSTITUTIONS 

Amarillo hops carry similar characteristics and flavor profiles as Cascade, Centennial, and Cashmere, making these hops suitable substitutions for your next recipe. 

Updated Dec. 2025