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