LumberjackvsWillamette
Lumberjack and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Lumberjack
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Canada
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Lumberjack
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Willamette
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Lumberjack
MelonSpicesCloveAllspiceBitterEarthy
Only in Willamette
IncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Lumberjack | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | - | 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% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding