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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.....
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