Amarillo® (T90 Pellet) is a distinctive American aroma hop from Vigil Gamache Farms in Washington State with a very high myrcene content that produces an intense orange, grapefruit, and tropical fruit aroma. Amarillo® is one of the most popular and recognisable craft hop varieties in the world.
Alpha Acids: 7–11% | Beta Acids: 5–7%
Outstanding as a late boil addition or dry hop. Pairs brilliantly with Citra and Centennial for citrus-forward IPAs. Use in a straining bag when dry hopping. Browse all hops: T90 Hop Pellets Full Range
Frequently Asked Questions
What do Amarillo hops taste like?
Amarillo is orange-led — sweet orange and tangerine rather than sharp grapefruit — with peach, melon and a soft floral edge. It's juicier and rounder than Cascade, which makes it brilliant in both West Coast and hazy styles.
How should I use Amarillo hops?
Late additions and dry hopping. 20–30g at flameout plus 30–50g dry hop per 23L delivers the full orange character; it also makes a lovely single-hop pale ale where nothing competes with it.
What can I substitute for Amarillo hops?
Cascade and Centennial are the standard substitutes — both citrus-floral, though sharper and more grapefruit-led than Amarillo's soft orange.
Full Technical Spec Sheet
| Origin | USA (Washington State, Vigil Gamache Farms) |
| Alpha Acids | 7–11% |
| Beta Acids | 5–7% |
| Type | Dual-purpose, aroma-leaning |
| Flavour | Orange, grapefruit, tropical fruit |
| Best use | Late boil addition or dry hop |
| Pairs with | Citra, Centennial |
| Styles | American Pale Ale, IPA |