MinstrelvsWillamette
Minstrel and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
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 Minstrel
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Willamette
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Minstrel
HerbalSpicyBerryOrange
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Minstrel | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.7 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–25% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 1–4% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 7–9% | 5–6% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Styrian Golding