Pride of RingwoodvsWillamette
Pride of Ringwood (bittering) and Willamette (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pride of Ringwood
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
-
Australia
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 Pride of Ringwood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Willamette
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pride of Ringwood
CedarOakHerbal
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Pride of Ringwood | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–39% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 24–41% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–6% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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