OlympicvsWillamette
Olympic and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 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 Olympic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Willamette
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Olympic
Spicy
Only in Willamette
IncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Olympic | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.6–13.8% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–6.1% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.86–2.55 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–6% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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