ArchervsFuggle

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

Archer

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–6%

Beta acid

2–3%

Total oil

0.6–0.8 mL

United Kingdom

Fuggle

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.4–6.1%

Beta acid

2.1–3.5%

Total oil

0.44–1 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

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 Archer

ApricotLimeFloralCitrusPeach

Only in Fuggle

WoodyGrassyMintMild

Property

PropertyArcherFuggle
Alpha acid4–6%2.4–6.1%
Beta acid2–3%2.1–3.5%
Co-humulone32–38%25–32%
Total oil0.6–0.8 mL0.44–1 mL
Myrcene20–25%15–25%
Humulene26–30%30–40%
Caryophyllene-11–15%
Farnesene0–1%5–8%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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