Fuggle
Alpha acid
2.4–6.1%
Beta acid
2.1–3.5%
Total oil
0.44–1 mL
United Kingdom
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Fuggle
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick HORT9909
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Fuggle
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetSpicyCitrusLemonNobleBlack currantPine
Property
| Property | Fuggle | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.4–6.1% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–3.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 25–32% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 0.44–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Styrian Golding
Willamette