Description

Origin: USA. At one time the most widely-grown US aroma hop, Willamette is a daughter of the renowned English Fuggle and was released from the USDA in the 1970s. It is named after Oregon’s Willamette River and the hopgrowing valley.

Usage: Aroma. Willamette can be incorporated into many styles thanks to its moderate alpha and mellow disposition. English ales are a natural fit, but it also does well in many American and European ale styles as well.

Aroma & Flavor Characteristics: Mild with complex spiciness. Warm and inviting character containing high notes of wood resin, dried fruit, and fresh hay.

Alpha Acid Range: 4.0 – 6.0%
Beta Acid Range: 3.0 – 4.5%
Co-Humulone as % of alpha: 30 – 35
Total oils mL/100 gr.: 1.0 – 1.5