An American aroma hop with an alpha acid percentage ranging from 4-6%. Willamette has a mild and pleasant aroma, with slightly spicy and floral tones, useful in English style ales.
Pedigree
Triploid seedling of the English Fuggle variety
Brewing Usage
Aroma
Aroma
Mild and pleasant, with slightly spicy and floral tones
Possible Substitutions
Fuggle
Glacier
Tettnang
Styrian Savinjski Golding
Typical Beer Styles
English-style Ale
Additional Information
The most widely grown aroma hop in the US; released from the USDA breeding program in 1976
Alpha Acids
4.0 - 6.0%
Beta Acids
3.0 - 4.5%
Co-Humulone
30 - 35%
Total Oil
1.0 - 1.5 mL / 100g
Myrcene
30 - 40% of total oil
Humulene
20 - 27% of total oil
Caryophyllene
6 - 8% of total oil
Farnesene
5 - 6% of total oil
General Trade Perception
A quality aroma hop with low alpha content
All hop packages are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness. 2 ounce packages are packed in house.