Fuggle (US) Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Fuggle (US) has lineage back to the original English Fuggle. Due to climate conditions, the United States Fuggle (US) has some different characteristics (essential oil content carries different flavor/aroma).

Obtained from England, Wye College (possibly), around 1950 by United States Department of Agriculture. Replaced by Willamette. Oddly, this is the mother of USDA 21003, the version of Fuggle that gave rise to Willamette.

Substitution Tip

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

At A Glance

Profile Mild, herbal, wood and fruit.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 3.5 - 5.5%
Substitutes Fuggle, Styrian Golding, Tettnanger, Willamette
Beer Styles English Pale Ale, Extra Special Bitter, Stout

General Information

Country United States
Alias US Fuggle
Storage Stability
Retains 60% - 65% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 3.5 - 5.5%
Beta Acid 1.5 - 2.0%
Cohumulone 25.0 - 33.0%
Total Oil 0.7 - 1.2 ml/100g
Myrcene 40.0 - 50.0%
Humulene 20.0 - 26.0%
Caryophyllene 6.0 - 10.0%
Farnesene 4.0 - 5.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 900 - 1100 lbs/acre
Maturity Early
Resistant Downy mildew
Susceptible Verticillium wilt (moderate)
Growth Rate Low to moderate
Cones Small size with moderate to compact density
Sex Female
Leaf Color Dark green
Side Arm Length 12" - 20"
Last Updated
  • 2020-11-20 18:40:08
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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.