2024 US Amarillo LUPOMAX™ Hop Profile
Origin:
USA
Developed by Virgil Gamache Farms
Grown in the Pacific Northwest
Type:
Aroma hop (LUPOMAX™ concentrated pellet)
Typical Alpha Acids:
16–20%
Beta Acids:
6–7%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
Citrus: Bright orange, tangerine, and lemon
Floral: Distinct floral and orange blossom
Tropical: Subtle melon and apricot
Herbal: Mild spice and fresh-cut grass
Brewing Characteristics:
Delivers concentrated Amarillo® flavor and aroma with reduced vegetative matter
Maximized impact in late additions and dry hopping
Enhances juicy, citrus-forward profiles
Improves beer yield and reduces wort loss
Best Beer Styles:
IPA
Pale Ale
Wheat Beer
Blonde Ale
Citrus-forward and modern hop styles
Substitutes:
Cascade (more grapefruit, less orange)
Citra® (more tropical, less floral)
Centennial (more floral, less orange)
Fun Fact:
LUPOMAX™ technology lets brewers achieve Amarillo®’s signature orange-citrus punch with less product and more efficiency—perfect for hop-forward recipes.
