Description
Fuggle hop pellets 100 g – traditional English aroma hop
Fuggle is a traditional British aroma hop with mild bitterness and earthy, herbal and slightly woody aromas. The variety was propagated by and named after Richard Fuggle in Kent in 1875. It is mainly used in classic English beer styles such as bitter, porter, mild ale and ESB, and gives the beer a round, balanced hop profile.
Aroma and flavour
- Earthy, herbal and slightly woody notes
- Woody spice like tonka bean, cognac, hay and curry
- Hints of green tea, cress and celeriac
- Mint and grass (Brewshop's description)
Use and beer styles
- Aroma hop for late boil additions and dry hopping
- Suits bitter, pale ale, mild and porter
- Often combined with East Kent Golding, Target or Challenger
- Alternative varieties: Styrian Golding and Willamette
Technical data
- Typical alpha acid for the variety: 3–6.5%
- Typical beta acid: 2–4%
- Total oil: 0.7–1.4 ml/100 g
- Myrcene (share of oil): 25–30%
- Humulene (share of oil): 30–38%
- Origin: England
- Pack size: 100 g pellets
Typical values for the variety are taken from BarthHaas. Alpha and oil content vary from year to year, so calculate bitterness from the alpha acid in the product title.
Storage
The hops are vacuum-packed and stored in a freezer room at -18 °C. Keep them cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Stored this way they keep for a long time, even when they are a few years old.
Hop quality and storage – technical article from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF)
Frequently asked questions about Fuggle
Which beers suit Fuggle?
Fuggle belongs in British bitter and pale ale, and in English mild and porter. It is often combined with East Kent Golding.
What can I use instead of Fuggle?
Styrian Golding and Willamette are the alternatives we list. BarthHaas notes that Styrian Golding is a Slovenian variation of Fuggle.
How much alpha acid does this Fuggle have?
The alpha acid for the lot you receive is stated in the product title. Use that figure when calculating bitterness. BarthHaas gives a typical 3–6.5% for the variety.
How should I store the hops?
Cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Seal an opened bag well, ideally with a vacuum sealer. Stored correctly, hops keep for a long time, even when they are a few years old.
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