Willamette was released in 1976 from the U.S.D.A. breeding program. It is a daughter of the classic English variety, Fuggle, and is characterized by a low alpha content and mild aroma. Willamette is the most widely grown U.S. aroma hop. It imparts a mild, slightly spicy, and pleasant aroma in beer.
Alpha Acids: 4-6%
Beta: 3.5-4.5%
Yield #’s / acre 1,300-1,700
Purpose: Aroma
Co-Humulone 30-35%
Seasonal Maturity: Early to Mid
Growth Rate: High
Sidearm Length: 24-40”
Cone Size: Small to Medium
Cone Density: Loose to Moderate
Resistant to: Downy Mildew
Susceptible to:
Style Guide: Ales, Porters
Aroma: Floral, Spicy
Substitutes: Fuggle, Syrian Golding, Tettnanger, Glacier
If you’d like more information on other hop varieties we have available, select the variety you’re interested in below.
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