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Willamette
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About
Willamette is generally perceived as a new, yet good quality aroma hop. The rub of the hops gives an estery/blackcurrant/herbal aroma that is very pleasant but can be quite strong. Differing results have been achieved with this variety. Some brewers have found it to be a suitable replacement for Fuggle, others have had poor results when using it this way but have found that it stands up admirably as an aroma variety on its own merits.
Origin
The Willamette cultivar is an aroma variety that was developed in Oregon in the early 1970s. It is a triploid seedling of the Fuggle variety.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
CitrusElderberryIncenseCaramelCurryHeraceous SpicinessFloralFruityBlackcurrantSpice
Recommended Beer Styles
AleAmerican AlesPale AleBrown AleEnglish AlesPorter
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
30-55%
Humulene
20-30%
Caryophyllene
7-8%
Farnesene
5-6%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid4.0 - 6.0%
Beta Acid3.0 - 4.0%
Co-Humulone30-35%
Technical Details
Total Oil1-1.5 mL/100g
HSI0.38
Flavor Intensity6/10
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityRetains 60%-65% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)