{"product_id":"willamette","title":"Willamette","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican-Grown English Soul • Soft Floral-Earthy Aroma • Smooth and Versatile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWillamette is America's answer to the English Fuggle — a seedless descendant bred in Oregon and named for the Willamette Valley where it thrives. It is prized for a gentle, complex aroma that bridges old-world earthiness and a subtle fruity brightness, making it one of the most versatile aroma hops in the American catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an alpha acid content of 5%, Willamette contributes mild, even bitterness alongside its aroma, so it can comfortably handle an entire hop schedule in malt-forward ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft floral aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthy, gently woody base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight peppery spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle blackcurrant fruitiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, low-impact bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn small doses Willamette adds quiet, rounded complexity to porters and browns. Larger late additions reveal its floral-spice side with that distinctive whisper of dark fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWillamette is a staple ingredient in many American and English-inspired styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Brown Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust and English Porter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry and Oatmeal Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican and English Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Special Bitter (ESB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScottish Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also a reliable substitute anywhere Fuggle or Goldings are called for, and a graceful finishing hop in amber and red ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5 gallon batch, use 1–1.5 oz at 60 minutes and 0.5–1 oz in the final 10–15 minutes. Restrained use keeps dark malts in the spotlight, while heavier late additions add a floral, lightly fruity lift that works beautifully against roast and caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry Willamette as the sole hop in a brown ale or porter — its balance of earth, spice, and fruit carries a single-hop beer with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Floral, earthy, spicy, blackcurrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Aroma, with smooth mild bittering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: 60 min, 15 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Fuggle, East Kent Goldings, Styrian Goldings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Brown ale, porter, stout, pale ale, ESB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a nutty brown ale, a roasty porter, or a balanced pale ale, Willamette provides the soft floral-earthy character that has made it an American classic with an English accent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45930665279686,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46064922656966,"sku":null,"price":3.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064922722502,"sku":null,"price":7.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064922886342,"sku":null,"price":15.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_0867e602-43d4-4a1e-a8d6-8bdeb82695dd.png?v=1781146204","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/willamette","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}