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Amarillo hops?
Has anyone tried using amarillo hops? I just ordered some from a website since my local brew depot didn't have them, I've heard good things about them though. I was wondering how they differ from centennial and cascade. I heard they have more of a mandarin orange flavor as opposed to a grapefruit characteristic. Is this true? Any suggestions on how to use these, I heard they aren't the greatest bittering hop but work well anywhere from 30 min or less. Anyone know of any comercial beers that use amarillo?
'Noobs'
I do not know off the top of my head any commercial examples (but who am I!) I have used amarillo hops in a few of my brews, I love the aroma/taste. I do not remember off the top of my head if I picked up an orange taste. I guess I might describe it as a sweet citrus instead of bitter citrus. Hope that helps.
i've used them as an alternative to brewers gold. in a stong apple ale i just got into primary today. in an effort to do exactly what you've said, bring a sweeter taste to things. thought it might pair well with the apple but i am a bit concerned that you've stated that it's not a hop to be using for the sixty minute boil i used it for. does anyone know the repurcussions of this? i'll let everyone know how it turns out.
The Czech Pilsner kit I bought uses them...(it's only my second batch of beer and I haven't moved up to all grain yet, but for some silly reason I felt like chiming in)...so you could probably use them to brew a good bohemian beer.
Going from memory (pretty scary) - I don't think I have used them as a bittering, not sure why you couldn't. They are listed as an 8-9% alpha acid.
Amarillo
A new variety discovered as a mutation by a grower and now being produced in small quantities by Hop Union. Characterized by mid- to high alpha acid content, and low cohumulone, colupulone, and humulene. Similar to Cascade in aroma. Preliminary response from brewers has been positive.
Alpha Acid: 6.5 to 9.0
Storage: unknown
Aroma: citrusy, spicy, distinctive grapefruit
Uses: bittering and flavour
Substitutions: Cascade, Centennial
I use it in my IPA (dry-hop).but it can be used in Pale and Brown ales (bittering) with good results due to the low cohumulone %....it's a lot like Cascade just a little higher alpha rating.
dartgod wrote:
Amarillo
A new variety discovered as a mutation by a grower and now being produced in small quantities by Hop Union. Characterized by mid- to high alpha acid content, and low cohumulone, colupulone, and humulene. Similar to Cascade in aroma. Preliminary response from brewers has been positive.
Alpha Acid: 6.5 to 9.0
Storage: unknown
Aroma: citrusy, spicy, distinctive grapefruit
Uses: bittering and flavour
Substitutions: Cascade, Centennial
I use it in my IPA (dry-hop).but it can be used in Pale and Brown ales (bittering) with good results due to the low cohumulone %....it's a lot like Cascade just a little higher alpha rating.
AHHHH...... There you go.
I love the technicals.
brewchez wrote:
[AHHHH...... There you go.
I love the technicals.
Love the technical's aye......I know that the IPA I make has a blast of grapefruit flavor to it.....that's in laymen terms......
I love beer.
'Noobs'
p.s. - thanks for the info
I had to cut out early this weekend at the brewfest so I've been finishing up my keg of grapefruit juice.....I MEAN IPA that I took down to share........I'm really ready for a Brown Ale myself.....
I know this is kind of answering my own post but...if you go to www.basicbrewing.com I discovered that they have podcasts for itunes. One was on experimenting with different hops off of a basic 5 gallon batch. Basically the brewer took a 5 gallon batch, split it into five 1 gallon batches, and dry hopped each one. They go thru a taste testing of each one, hops used were cascade, amarillo, centennial, simcoe, and columbus. amarillo was described as having more of a floral sweet aroma, along with taste, lighter on the pallet as well. Anyway, if you have an ipod and belong to the 21st century I recommend listening to some of the podcasts. I enjoy them atleast while sitting at work...often making my wouth water as they describe some of the flavors. oh..the podcast is free.
Noobs'R'Us wrote:
I know this is kind of answering my own post but...if you go to www.basicbrewing.com I discovered that they have podcasts for itunes. One was on experimenting with different hops off of a basic 5 gallon batch. Basically the brewer took a 5 gallon batch, split it into five 1 gallon batches, and dry hopped each one. They go thru a taste testing of each one, hops used were cascade, amarillo, centennial, simcoe, and columbus. amarillo was described as having more of a floral sweet aroma, along with taste, lighter on the pallet as well. Anyway, if you have an ipod and belong to the 21st century I recommend listening to some of the podcasts. I enjoy them atleast while sitting at work...often making my wouth water as they describe some of the flavors. oh..the podcast is free.
Thanks for the heads up on the pod cast. I was considering doing something similar to this with ingredients I wanted to try out too.
Boulder Brewing Co. uses Amarillo's in thier Mojo IPA. Very good! Try blending them with noble hops to get an interesting hop complexity. Good sweet citrusy flavor with a spicy finish. Makes for a great APA, EPA or IPA.
The Ram Brewery has a beer that they call Big Red IPA. It is great! The Amarillo has an amazing flavor...as was said earlier, like super-Cascade. Here is how they describe the Big Red IPA:
"An American style IPA, our Big Red combines the distinctive and assertive citrus flavor and aroma of Amarillo hops with a crisp, pleasantly bitter finish."
I'm not sure if you have a Ram Brewery close by. They are in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Indiana, and here in lovely Illinois. If you are ever in the Chicago area, there are three different locations. Check out www.theram.com.
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