FugglevsHersbrucker
Fuggle and Hersbrucker 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
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Fuggle
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Hersbrucker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Fuggle
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Property
| Property | Fuggle | Hersbrucker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.4–6.1% | 1.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–3.5% | 2.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–32% | 17–25% |
| Total oil | 0.44–1 mL | 0.5–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 15–30% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty