CeleiavsFuggle

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

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

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 Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

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 Celeia

NobleFloralLavenderSpicyEarthyHerbal

Only in Fuggle

WoodyGrassyMintMild

Property

PropertyCeleiaFuggle
Alpha acid3–6%2.4–6.1%
Beta acid2–4%2.1–3.5%
Co-humulone25–29%25–32%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL0.44–1 mL
Myrcene26–35%15–25%
Humulene18–23%30–40%
Caryophyllene8–9%11–15%
Farnesene3–7%5–8%
OriginSloveniaUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

Related comparisons