Yakima Chief Amarillo T90 Hop Pellets 50g
Amarillo® hop pellets are an American craft brewing icon with one of the most immediately recognisable and universally loved aroma profiles in the brewer's hop inventory. Developed and grown exclusively by Virgil Gamache Farms in Washington's Yakima Valley and distributed through Yakima Chief Hops, Amarillo® has earned its place as a cornerstone variety in hop-forward American ale brewing — beloved for its generous, sunny citrus character and the warm floral depth that sets it apart from every other American aroma hop.
What defines Amarillo® is its distinctive combination of intense orange and grapefruit citrus, layered with tropical notes of mango and passion fruit and underpinned by a warm, floral softness that gives the hop a rounded, approachable character unlike the resinous punch of Simcoe or the dank earthiness of CTZ. Its high myrcene oil content makes it particularly expressive in late boil, whirlpool, and dry hop applications — where its bright, fruit-forward aroma develops fully without being driven off by prolonged heat. Amarillo® is versatile enough to carry a beer single-handedly and generous enough to elevate a multi-hop build, making it one of the most reliable and rewarding aroma hops available to the homebrewer.
With a moderate to high alpha acid content, Amarillo® also contributes a smooth, clean bitterness that integrates effortlessly into the styles it was born to brew.
Hop pellets Processed hop cones compressed into pellets for improved storage, stability, and ease of use in brewing.
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Flavor & Aroma
- Citrus (orange, grapefruit, tangerine)
- Tropical fruit (mango, passion fruit)
- Warm floral and peach notes
- Smooth, clean bitterness
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Usage
IPA: American IPA, Hazy/NEIPA, West Coast IPA, Double IPA Pale Ale: American Pale Ale, Session IPA Specialty: Wheat Beer, Blonde Ale, experimental ales
Best suited for late boil, whirlpool, and dry hopping where its citrus and floral character is preserved at its best. Pairs exceptionally well with Simcoe, Citra, and El Dorado.
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Quick facts
Origin: USA (Yakima Valley)
Type: Aroma / dual-purpose hop
Alpha acids: typically 8–11%
Form: T90 Pellets
Pack size: 50g
Brand: Yakima Chief Hops
Use: Whirlpool, dry hop, late additions, bittering