Amarillo is a popular brand name of the VGXP01 hops owned by Virgil Gamache Farms Inc. The VGXP01 c.v., was discovered by Virgil Gamache Farms Inc. in one of their hop yards in Washington state and propagated and introduced by them as Amarillo brand.[1] Unlike most varieties of hops, which may be acquired and propagated by the purchase of rhizomes, Amarillo brand hops are privately grown or sourced by Virgil Gamache Farms; also the organization holds a trademark on the name "Amarillo" for hops. There is a biological patent on the plant.[2]
| Property | VGXP01 Variety |
|---|---|
| Yield (Kg/Ha) | 1350–1800 |
| Alpha acids (%) | 8 – 11.0 |
| Beta acids (%) | 6 – 7.0 |
| Alpha/Beta Ratio | 1.6 |
| Cohumulone (% of alpha acids): | 21 – 24 |
| Total Oils (Mls. per 100 grams dried hops) | 1.5 - 1.9 |
| Myrcene (as % of total oils) | 68 – 70 |
| Caryophyllene (as % of total oils) | 2 - 4 |
| Humulene (as % of total oils) | 9 - 11 |
| Farnesene (as % of total oils) | 2 - 4 |
| Possible Substitutes | Centennial, Cascade |