NorthdownvsWillamette
Northdown and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 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
When to pick Northdown
- 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
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Northdown
PineCedarBerrySpicy
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurry
Property
| Property | Northdown | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 40–45% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–6% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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