Amarillo is a popular brand name of the VGXP01hops owned by Virgil Gamache Farms Inc. TheVGXP01 c.v., was discovered by Virgil Gamache Farms Inc. in one of their hop yards inWashington 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 ofrhizomes, Amarillo brand hops are privately grown or sourced by Virgil Gamache Farms; also the organization holds atrademark on the name "Amarillo" for hops. There is abiological patent on the plant.^[2]

• The resultant aroma is of medium strength and very distinct.^[1]
• The aroma is described as flowery, spicy and citrus-like with a distinct orange bouquet.
• The hop is good for flavor and aroma
• It can also be used for bittering effectively because of the low cohumulone content

• Hop varieties
• Agriculture in Washington (state)