AdeenavsFuggle

Adeena and Fuggle are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Adeena

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.8–1.1 mL

United States

Fuggle

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.4–6.1%

Beta acid

2.1–3.5%

Total oil

0.44–1 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Adeena

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Fuggle

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Adeena

HerbalSpicyFloralLemonPine

Only in Fuggle

WoodyGrassyMintMild

Property

PropertyAdeenaFuggle
Alpha acid3.5–5%2.4–6.1%
Beta acid3–4%2.1–3.5%
Co-humulone34–38%25–32%
Total oil0.8–1.1 mL0.44–1 mL
Myrcene27–30%15–25%
Humulene31–45%30–40%
Caryophyllene15–22%11–15%
Farnesene4–7%5–8%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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