Nobility BlendvsWillamette
Nobility Blend and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Nobility Blend
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Willamette
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenSpicy
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurry
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 5–6% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding