2024 Canadian Willamette T90 Hop Pellets
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Canadian Willamette Hop Profile
Origin:
- Bred in the U.S. (Oregon, released in 1976), but also widely grown in Canada
- Canadian Willamette can display slightly different nuances thanks to its unique terroir
Type:
- Aroma hop (used extensively for late/flavor additions)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 4–6%
Beta Acids:
- 3–4.5%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Floral: Distinct and pleasant wildflower, elderflower
- Herbal: Fresh-cut grass, gentle mint
- Spicy: Soft pepper and subtle woody spice—light but present
- Fruit: Mild berry or blackcurrant undertones in some lots (sometimes more pronounced in Canadian-grown)
- Earthy: Delicate, classic English/continental earthiness
Brewing Characteristics:
- Known for its balanced, mild, and complex aroma; never overpowering
- Canadian Willamette can lean softer/floral and sometimes slightly fruitier than US-grown
- Delivers smooth, fine bitterness and gentle complexity that works in a wide range of styles
Best Beer Styles:
- English Pale Ale, Bitter, ESB
- Porter, Mild, Stout, Brown Ale
- Cream Ale, Blonde Ale, Wheat Beer
- Amber Lager, Vienna, and similar malt-forward lagers
Substitutes:
- US Willamette (very close)
- Fuggle (earthier, less floral)
- Styrian Goldings (more continental/soft)
Fun Fact:
Willamette is a workhorse for balanced English and American ales, and Canadian-grown Willamette is gaining traction for its approachable, crowd-pleasing aromatic profile with just a bit more wildflower and fruit.
Willamette is a workhorse for balanced English and American ales, and Canadian-grown Willamette is gaining traction for its approachable, crowd-pleasing aromatic profile with just a bit more wildflower and fruit.