Amarillo and Citra Pellet Hops Bundle

NOTE: Packaging either YCH or LD Carlson

A perfect pairing for brewers. Elevate your brews with the citrusy freshness of Amarillo and the tropical vibrancy of Citra, each in its own package. This bundle is crafted for versatility and bold flavours, providing quality and variety in every brew.

Using both Amarillo and Citra hops in a brewing recipe can result in a well-balanced and complex flavour profile, making it an excellent choice for various beer styles. Here are some scenarios where you might consider using both Amarillo and Citra hops:

1. Citrusy IPAs and Pale Ales: Combine Amarillo's citrusy aroma with Citra's bold tropical notes to create a vibrant and refreshing India Pale Ale (IPA) or Pale Ale. The blend can contribute layers of citrus and tropical fruit complexity to the beer.

2. Summer Ales: Amarillo's floral undertones and Citra's bright, fruity characteristics can enhance the overall freshness and drinkability of summer ales, making them perfect for warm weather enjoyment.

3. Blonde Ales: For Blonde Ales, the combination of Amarillo and Citra can add a unique twist. Amarillo's floral and orange-citrus notes pair well with Citra's tropical flavors, providing a delightful balance to the malt profile.

4. Wheat Beers: Incorporate Amarillo and Citra hops into wheat beer recipes to infuse a burst of citrus and tropical aromas, creating a refreshing and flavorful brew.

5. Experimental Brews: If you're feeling adventurous, use both hops in experimental or small-batch brews to explore the unique synergy between Amarillo's characteristics and Citra's boldness.

6. Hop Blends for Pale Ales and IPAs: Create your own hop blend for Pale Ales or IPAs by combining Amarillo and Citra with other complementary hops. This allows you to tailor the hop profile to your preferences and experiment with different flavor combinations.

Amarillo

Amarillo hops originated in the U.S. and brings a relatively high alpha acid kick to the table ranging from 9% to 11%. This particular variety is packed with citrus aroma and flavour making it a great dual purpose hops. The myrcene oil content within the cone is some of the highest, and this explains its grapefruit and orange flavour. This myrcene level can also contribute a metallic flavour to the beer if used in abundance.

Virgil Gamache Farms Inc. introduced this grower's delight, that is tolerant to most common wilt and mildew diseases. Although its yield is relatively low, Amarillo hops is a fairly vigorous grower. Amarillo's is used in a number of commercial beers, and shows that it is applicable from American Wheat to Hoppy Reds.

Aroma: Grapefruit, orange, lemon, melon, apricot and peach.

Typical Alpha Acid Levels: 8.0 - 11.0 %

Typical Beer Styles: Pale Ale, IPA, NEIPA, Wheat, West Coast IPA etc.

Substitution: Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Mosaic, El Dorado, etc.

Citra

Citra is a special aroma hop variety developed by the Hop Breeding Company (a joint venture between John I. Haas, Inc. and Select Botanicals Group, LLC) in 2007. Citra has fairly high alpha acids and total oil contents with a low percentage of cohumulone content. The variety imparts interesting citrus and tropical fruit characters to beer. It is typically used in modern American style pale ales, IPAs, and barleywines.

Brewing Usage: Aroma
Pedigree: Comprised of Hallertau Mittelfruh, US Tettnang, Brewer's Gold and East Kent Golding
Storage Stability: 75% alpha remaining after 6 months
Typical Beer Style(s): American Pale Ale, NEIPA, IPA, Sours, Dry Hopping
Typical Alpha Acid Levels: 11%
Possible Substitution(s): Centennial