Amarillo Cryo Hop Pellets 1 lb

Cryo Hops Amarillo delivers the signature sweet citrus and floral character of Amarillo in Yakima Chief Hops' concentrated lupulin pellet format. Produced using an advanced cryogenic separation process, Cryo Hops separate the lupulin glands from much of the leafy hop material, creating a pellet with elevated concentrations of essential oils and alpha acids. The result is brighter aroma, cleaner flavor, improved hop utilization, reduced beer loss, and minimal vegetal character, making Cryo Hops Amarillo an outstanding choice for modern hop forward beers.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Yakima Chief Hops
• Product Type: Cryo Hops Lupulin Pellets
• Hop Variety: Amarillo
• Origin: United States
• Alpha Acid: Typically 16.0 - 22.0% (approximately double the concentration of standard Amarillo T-90 pellets; crop-year dependent)
• Beta Acid: 5.0 - 7.0%
• Cohumulone: 20 - 24%

Flavor & Aroma Profile

Cryo Hops Amarillo is celebrated for its vibrant aromas of sweet orange, tangerine, grapefruit, peach, and apricot, layered with notes of tropical fruit, floral blossoms, lemon zest, and subtle resin. The concentrated lupulin profile creates a saturated citrus forward aroma while minimizing grassy or vegetal flavors often associated with large dry hop additions. Whirlpool and dry hopping produce a bright, juicy hop expression with remarkable balance and a smooth finish.

Brewing Applications

Cryo Hops Amarillo excels in American IPA, West Coast IPA, Hazy IPA, Pale Ale, Session IPA, Double IPA, Blonde Ale, and Wheat Beer. Because Cryo Hops contain concentrated lupulin, brewers generally use 40 - 60% of the weight of standard T-90 pellets to achieve similar or greater aroma intensity, depending on the brewing process. Amarillo pairs exceptionally well with Citra, Simcoe, Centennial, Mosaic, Cascade, and El Dorado, creating layered aromas of citrus, tropical fruit, stone fruit, and floral complexity.

Recommended Hop Substitutes

If Cryo Hops® Amarillo® is unavailable, consider:

• Cryo Hops Centennial – Bright grapefruit and floral character with classic American citrus notes.
• Cryo Hops Citra – Intense citrus and tropical fruit with exceptional aromatic impact.
• Cryo Hops Cascade – Grapefruit forward citrus with balanced floral notes.
• Cryo Hops El Dorado – Pear, watermelon, and tropical fruit with complementary sweetness.
• Amarillo Pellets – The traditional pellet format offering the same signature orange and floral profile.

Technology & History

Cryo Hops were developed by Yakima Chief Hops to maximize hop flavor and aroma while improving brewing efficiency. Freshly kilned hop cones are processed using a proprietary cryogenic separation method that isolates the lupulin glands from much of the leafy bract material before pelletizing. This creates a concentrated pellet with substantially higher levels of essential oils and alpha acids than traditional T-90 pellets, delivering more intense aroma while reducing trub formation, hop burn, and beer loss. Cryo Hops Amarillo gives brewers an efficient way to showcase the variety's iconic sweet orange, grapefruit, and floral character, making it a favorite for crafting vibrant, citrus forward beers.