{"product_id":"willamette-whole-leaf-hops-100g","title":"Willamette Hops – Whole Leaf 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWillamette Whole Leaf Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWillamette hops\u003c\/strong\u003e are a US-grown aroma variety developed from English Fuggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re known for their soft floral aroma, low bitterness, and smooth herbal profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole leaf Willamette offers gentle notes of earth, spice, and sweet florals, making it a go-to for traditional ale styles that need balance rather than bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest used in late boil or whirlpool additions to round out malt flavour with subtle hop complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWillamette Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral, earthy, mild spice, sweet herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuggle, Styrian Goldings, Glacier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aroma, late boil, whirlpool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWillamette Hop Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWillamette brings a rounded aroma with soft floral tones, a touch of spice, and gentle earthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s less assertive than Fuggle, with a cleaner finish and a subtle sweetness that complements malt-forward styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for Willamette Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWillamette fits best in traditional American and British-inspired ales where hop character should support, not dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds mellow aroma to balance roasted and nutty malts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances smooth chocolate and coffee notes with soft spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works well in low-bitterness recipes with a classic profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmber Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides gentle herbal-floral depth to balance caramel malt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Bitter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A smoother substitute for Fuggle, with similar purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWillamette Hop Substitutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWillamette hops\u003c\/strong\u003e can be substituted with other low-alpha aroma varieties like Fuggle, Styrian Goldings, or Glacier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuggle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthier and more rustic, but close in aroma and usage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyrian Goldings:\u003c\/strong\u003e A slightly softer, floral version with less bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlacier:\u003c\/strong\u003e More modern, with similar floral-herbal tones and smooth finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWillamette Hop Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with \u003cstrong\u003eCentennial, East Kent Goldings, and Cascade\u003c\/strong\u003e to build layered profiles in balanced or traditional ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds citrus brightness to contrast Willamette’s mellow tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEast Kent Goldings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boosts floral and earthy depth with classic UK character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCascade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduces soft grapefruit and floral lift to old-school blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWillamette is ideal when you want a subtle hop touch that complements but never overpowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it to soften aggressive bittering hops or blend with UK-style varieties in malt-forward recipes like porters, milds, or browns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Faram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626848088407,"sku":"2725","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/4711.jpg?v=1769258218","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/willamette-whole-leaf-hops-100g","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}