WillamettevsYakima Gold
Willamette and Yakima Gold are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 mL
United States
Yakima Gold
Alpha acid
7–8%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Willamette
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Yakima Gold
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Only in Yakima Gold
SmoothGrapefruitLemon
Property
| Property | Willamette | Yakima Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7.2% | 7–8% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.6 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 20–27% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 5–6% | 8–12% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding