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Fuggle (UK) traces its ancestry back to the original Fuggle. It is an aroma hop with a very high humulene content as well as high caryophyllene and farnesene. It is in popular demand; its parent was the cornerstone for English brewing for a very long time, but it has given way to this sibling.

Willamette is one of the most widely used aroma hops in the U.S., and most notable among craft brewers. Its mix of oils is above the norm (myrcene up to 55%, humulene up to 30%, and farnesene at 5-6%) brings out an herbaceous spiciness characterized by both floral and fruit notes. With excellent vigor, very good yield and good storage stability, Willamette accounts for 20% of the commercially-grown hops in the U.S.

Green Bullet is a New Zealand hops variety, one of the first generation of new crosses attempted when the Black Root Rot descended on New Zealand hops in 1949. The new hybrids are more resistant. Bred from a Fuggle and some native parentage, it has a special zing that has become New Zealand’s stock in trade. Dual-use hop with alpha acids at 11-15%, yet has a smooth taste and aroma of raisins and fruits, primarily due to its high myrcene content.