Amarillo™ VGXP01 hops are used worldwide where its ultra-high myrcene content creates a delicious orange citrus flavor. A varietal of Virgil Gamache Farms, Inc. Amarillo™ VGXP01 is highly acidic, making it a perfect choice for for ESB’s and Pale Ales.
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| Characteristics | Orange citrus flavor |
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 8%-11% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 6%-7% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 21%-24% |
| Country | US |
| Cone Size | Small |
| Cone Density | Compact |
| Seasonal Maturity | Mid |
| Yield Amount | 1200-1600 kg/hectare (1075-1420 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to high |
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| Storability | Retains 96% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | Moderate |
| Total Oil Composition | 1.5-1.9 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 68%-70% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 9%-11% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 2%-4% |
| Farnesene Oil | 2%-4% |
| Substitutes | Cascade (US), Centennial, Ahtanum™, Chinook, Summer |
| Style Guide | American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, American Wheat, Bitter, Wheat Beer, Red Ale, ESB |