Perle (US)vsWillamette
Perle (US) and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Perle (US)
Alpha acid
4–9%
Beta acid
2.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–2 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 Perle (US)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Willamette
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Perle (US)
SlightlyHerbal
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurry
Property
| Property | Perle (US) | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–9% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–4.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–2 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 28–34% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–6% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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