Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)vsWillamette
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Alpha acid
5.4–7.7%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
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 Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Willamette
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
EarthySweetHerbal
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurry
Property
| Property | Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.7% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–43% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–27% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 35–42% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 5–6% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Styrian Golding