Diamond SpringsvsFuggle

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

Diamond Springs

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.83%

Beta acid

3.18%

Total oil

-

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

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Mint

Only in Diamond Springs

CitrusLemon

Only in Fuggle

WoodyGrassyMild

Property

PropertyDiamond SpringsFuggle
Alpha acid4.83%2.4–6.1%
Beta acid3.18%2.1–3.5%
Co-humulone-25–32%
Total oil-0.44–1 mL
Myrcene-15–25%
Humulene-30–40%
Caryophyllene-11–15%
Farnesene-5–8%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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