Wild WolfvsWillamette
Wild Wolf and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Wild Wolf
Alpha acid
8.25%
Beta acid
5.88%
Total oil
-
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 Wild Wolf
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Wild Wolf
FruityHerbalEarthy
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Wild Wolf | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.25% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 5.88% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 5–6% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding