Pacific JadevsWillamette
Pacific Jade and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 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 Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Willamette
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Pacific Jade
SpicyHerbalBlack currant
Only in Willamette
IncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 32–33% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–6% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding