Amalia Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Amalia is a Neomexicanus variety that makes it tolerant to heat and drier than normal conditions.

In spite of multiple sites selling having Amalia bines for sale, the Amalia Hops site (listed in the references) states that "if it's not grown in Amalia, New Mexico, then it's not Amalia Hops".

At A Glance

Profile Aroma: earthy, orange (harsh)
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 5.5 - 9.0%

General Information

Country United States

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 5.5 - 9.0%
Beta Acid 4.2 - 8.3%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield Medium to high
Maturity Early
Cones Long catkin
Ease of Harvest Less than normal due to long cones.
Last Updated
  • 2020-12-13 10:28:33
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.