Buzz BulletsvsWillamette

Buzz Bullets and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Buzz Bullets

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

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United States

Willamette

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4–7.2%

Beta acid

3–4.5%

Total oil

0.6–1.6 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Buzz Bullets

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Willamette

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusFloral

Only in Buzz Bullets

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Only in Willamette

IncenseElderberryCaramelCurry

Property

PropertyBuzz BulletsWillamette
Alpha acid8–10%4–7.2%
Beta acid5–6%3–4.5%
Co-humulone-28–35%
Total oil-0.6–1.6 mL
Myrcene-30–40%
Humulene-20–27%
Caryophyllene-7–8%
Farnesene-5–6%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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