Willamette, the triploid daughter of Fuggle, was released as a U.S. aroma variety in 1976 from the U.S.D.A. breeding program in Oregon. The variety is characterized by a low alpha acids content, mild aroma similar to Fuggle and medium cone yields. It is more difficult to grow than most varieties.

Pure Hop Pellet Technical Data Sheet

Delicate estery/blackcurrant/herbal aroma, some use to replace Fuggle 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. Some brewers have found it to be a suitable replacement for Fuggle and it also stands up admirably as an aroma variety on its own merits.

KEY FLAVOURS

• Lemon
• Myrrh
• Curry
• Cedar
• Red Currant

Characteristics

Willamette shows a predominance of resiny, woody aromas of incense, along with red berries, augmented with fleeting nuances of cream caramel.

Furthermore, overtones of citrus, green fruits and floral notes give this variety a remarkable flavour profile.

ANCESTRY

Daughter of Fuggle

Typical Analytical Range

CULTIVATION AREA United States

ALPHA-ACIDS* 4.5 – 6.5 %

BETA-ACIDS 3 – 4.5 %

TOTAL OIL 0.6 – 1.6 ml/100g

MYRCENE 22 – 32 %

CARYOPHYLLENE (% OF TOTAL OIL) 12 – 14 %

FARNESEN (% OF TOTAL OIL) 7 – 10 %

LINALOOL 0.1 – 0.7 %

GERANIOL (% OF TOTAL OIL) 0.1 – 0.3 %

*Alpha acids are determined by conductometric titration (EBC 7.4) in Europe, by spectrophotometry (ASBC Hops-6) in the USA. Oil composition is determined by gas chromatography (ASBC Hops-17, EBC 7.12).

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