Described as minty, earthy, grassy, and floral, Fuggle is considered to be a classic English hop variety.
It is most commonly used as a flavour and aroma addition during the boil and can also be used for dry hopping. It is often used in combination with Goldings.
| Characteristics | |
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 2.4%-6.1% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 2.1%-2.8% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 25%-29% |
| Country | UK |
| Cone Size | |
| Cone Density | |
| Seasonal Maturity | Early |
| Yield Amount | 1008-1233 kg/hectare |
| Growth Rate | Low to moderate |
| Resistant to | Resistant to downy mildew |
| Susceptible to | Moderately susceptible to verticillium wilt, carries the apple and cherry strain of Prunus Necrotic Ringspot virus and the Hop Mosaic virus |
| Storability | |
| Ease of Harvest | |
| Total Oil Composition | 0.44-0.83 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 43.4% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 26.6% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 9.1% |
| Farnesene Oil | 4.3% |
| Substitutes | Fuggle (NZ) Fuggle (US), Willamette, Styrian Golding, Tettnanger, Newport |
| Style Guide | English Ale, Porter, Mild Ale, Bitter, Extra Special Bitter, Lambic, Amber Ale, Cask Ale, Stout, Oatmeal Stout, Strong Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Golden Ale, Christmas Ale |
