Fantasia BlendvsWillamette
Fantasia Blend and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Fantasia Blend
Alpha acid
4.3–6.5%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
0.9–1.25 mL
United States
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 mL
United States
Key differences
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Caramel
Only in Fantasia Blend
FruityCreamNobleStone fruit
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Fantasia Blend | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.3–6.5% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | - | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.25 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 5–6% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding