Fuggle Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Fuggle was a chance seedling from 1861 (named for the Kent grower that introduced the hop) which reached 78% of hop acreage in the United Kingdom in 1949. Fuggle, due to disease issues, has been used to parent many other hops: Cascade, Willamette and Glacier are a few.

Similar to East Kent Golding but with more aroma. Considered to be pleasant and delicate.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Fuggle, the best alternatives are Fuggle (US), Newport, Styrian Golding, or Willamette.

At A Glance

Profile Earthy, warm, wood, and mildly fruity. Late additions may be more grass forward.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 3.5 - 6.5%
Substitutes Fuggle (US), Newport, Styrian Golding, Willamette
Beer Styles Porter, Stout, Mild, Lambic

General Information

Country United Kingdom
Aliases Fuggles, Fuggle UK
Storage Stability
Retains 60%-80% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 3.5 - 6.5%
Beta Acid 2.0 - 4.0%
Cohumulone 22.0 - 33.0%
Total Oil 0.7 - 1.4 ml/100g
Myrcene 24.0 28.0%
Humulene 34.0 - 40.0%
Caryophyllene 11.0 - 13.0%
Farnesene 5.0 - 7.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 900-1100 lbs/acre
Maturity Early
Tolerant Downy mildew
Susceptible Verticillium wilt, powdery mildew
Growth Rate Low to moderate
Cones Medium size with moderate compact density

Fuggle Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-20 18:42:22
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.