
WILLAMETTE, Pellets T90,
Willamette is a classic and versatile hop that has earned its place in the craft beer scene. Known for its delicate and nuanced character, this hop is a favourite for brewers seeking balance and elegance in their creations.
- Flavour Profile: Willamette offers a delicate blend of floral, herbal, and earthy notes, underscored by a subtle spiciness and mild fruit undertones.
- Beer Styles: Willamette is a versatile hop used in traditional English ales, mild ales, brown ales, stouts, and porters. It also works beautifully in Belgian ales and lighter lagers.
- Alpha Acids: Typically between 3.0% and 6.0%.
- How to Use Willamette: Primarily an aroma hop, Willamette brings a nuanced bouquet to late additions or dry hopping. It can also be used for gentle bittering in recipes that call for a softer edge.
Description
What is Willamette?
Willamette is a classic American hop, descended from the English Fuggle. Renowned for its refined and approachable character, it is one of the most widely grown aroma hops in the U.S. Its balanced profile makes it a cornerstone for traditional beer styles, while its soft aromatics continue to inspire creative craft brewers.
How to Use Willamette:
Willamette thrives as an aroma hop, with late additions and dry hopping showcasing its floral, herbal, and mildly fruity characteristics. Its moderate alpha acid content also allows for a restrained bitterness, making it suitable for beers that benefit from a more subdued hop presence.
- Bitter Hop: Although primarily used for aroma, its moderate alpha acid content can impart a mild, rounded bitterness when used early in the boil.
- Aroma Hop: Willamette's floral, earthy, and slightly spicy aroma elevates traditional styles, lending a complexity that's gentle yet distinctive.
- Dry Hop: When used as a dry hop, Willamette contributes a refreshing bouquet of subtle florals, soft spice, and a hint of fruit, ideal for nuanced beer profiles.
Flavour Profile:
The unique combination of earthy, floral, and mild fruit flavours makes Willamette a cornerstone for beer styles aiming for depth without overpowering bitterness.
Combining with Other Hops:
Willamette pairs well with traditional English hops like Fuggle and Goldings, enhancing its earthy notes. It also complements bolder American varieties, smoothing out their intensity with its soft herbal and floral character.
Benefits of Willamette:
Brewers appreciate Willamette for its reliability and consistent quality. Its adaptability across styles and its ability to provide depth of flavour without dominating the profile make it a go-to for many traditional and modern recipes.
How can this hop be substituted?
- Substituting Willamette: When Willamette is unavailable, Fuggle and Styrian Goldings offer the closest matches, thanks to their shared earthy and floral traits.
- Willamette as a Substitute: Willamette can substitute English Fuggle or Styrian Goldings with ease, bringing an added touch of spiciness and a slightly softer floral aroma.
History:
Introduced in the 1970s, Willamette was bred from the English Fuggle to thrive in the Pacific Northwest's growing conditions. Named after the Willamette River Valley in Oregon, it quickly gained popularity for its balanced aroma and flavour profile, earning its place as one of America's iconic hops.
Key Features:
Origin: United States
FLAVOUR PROFILE:
- Floral
- Herbal
- Earthy
- Spicy
- Mild Fruit
HOP STATISTICS:
ACID COMPONENTS
Alpha Acids 3 – 6% w/w
Beta Acids 3 – 4% w/w
Cohumulone 30 - 35% of alpha acids
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OIL COMPONENTS
Total Oil 1.0 – 1.5 mls/100 grams
Caryophyllene 7 - 8% of whole oil
Farnesene 5 - 6% of whole oil
Humulene 20 - 30% of whole oil
Myrcene 45 - 55% of whole oil
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