Willamette T-90 Hop Pellets - 2oz
Description
US Willamette T90 Hop Pellets, 2 oz sealed package
Willamette was developed by Al Haunold at the behest of Annheuser Bush as a better yielding clone to Fuggle. After over 10 years of testing and development, Willamette was released in 1976, and soon became a staple of both big beer and craft beer.
Usage
While mostly used as a low alpha flavor and aroma addition, Willamette has also been used as a bittering hop despite moderately high cohumulone levels. WHile it can be used for adding an herbaceous bitter quality, it really shines as a pleasantly spicy aroma addition for classic style ales and lagers. Blends beautifully with yeast driven, phenolic beer styles such as Hefeweizen, Saison and Belgian styles.
Aroma and Flavor
Expect a mild spicy and earthy character coupled with a hint of pepper from Willamette. Subtle and mild herbal characteristics play on the counterbalance.
Average Acid Content
| Alpha Acids: | 4.5% - 6.5% |
| Beta Acids: | 3.5% - 4.5% |
| Co-Humulone: | 30% - 35% |
Average Oil Content (% of Total Oils)
| Total Oils: | 1.0 - 1.5 mL/100g |
| Myrcene: | 30% - 40% |
| Humulene: | 20% - 27% |
| Caryophyllene: | 6.5% - 8.5% |
| Farnesene: | 5% - 6% |
| B-Pinene: | 0.3% - 0.5% |
| Linalool: | 0.4% - 0.7% |
| Geraniol: | 0.1% - 0.3% |
Possible Substitutes for Willamette
Commonly accepted substitutes for Willamette are Fuggle, which will add a slightly more savory earth characteristic, like pipe tobacco, and Tettnang, which will be lighter, more floral, and more balanced between floral and earthy.
