I think Willamette hops are pretty versatile. They are US grown so they tend to be a little stronger, more pungent. Although I haven’t used them in a dark beer yet, I think we would perform as well as UK Fuggles or Goldings.

But as far as the hops in question goes, I really like these hops! Nice and floral. herby, just enough AA for an aroma hop. These grow everywhere in the valley here. I hear its what Budweiser uses in its beer (OK, so maybe not the best example…).

My question: Since Willamettes are derived from Fuggles, are they a good substitute for Fuggles? Its been quite a while since I’ve smelled either, much less side by side, I kind of forget what Fuggles smell like. Would Wilamettes do well in darker beers, like porters or stouts, as do Fuggles and Goldings?