MouterevsWillamette
Moutere and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Moutere
Alpha acid
17.5–19.5%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
New Zealand
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 Moutere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Willamette
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Moutere
TropicalGrapefruitPassion fruitHayEarthyPine
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Moutere | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17.5–19.5% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–23% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 15–16% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–6% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding