FugglevsBarbe Rouge
Fuggle and Barbe Rouge are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Fuggle
Alpha acid
2.4–6.1%
Beta acid
2.1–3.5%
Total oil
0.44–1 mL
United Kingdom
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Fuggle
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Fuggle
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Only in Barbe Rouge
CitrusKumquatOrangeLimeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloralBerryHerbal
Property
| Property | Fuggle | Barbe Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.4–6.1% | 3.8–10% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–3.5% | 3.3–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–32% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 0.44–1 mL | 1.1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 35–60% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 0–4% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding
Willamette