FugglevsMystic

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

Fuggle

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.4–6.1%

Beta acid

2.1–3.5%

Total oil

0.44–1 mL

United Kingdom

Mystic

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–7%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 mL

UK

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 Mystic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Woody

Only in Fuggle

GrassyMintMild

Only in Mystic

Black currantCitrusPassion fruit

Property

PropertyFuggleMystic
Alpha acid2.4–6.1%4–7%
Beta acid2.1–3.5%2–4%
Co-humulone25–32%30–40%
Total oil0.44–1 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene15–25%30–40%
Humulene30–40%30–40%
Caryophyllene11–15%0%
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUK
PurposeAromaAroma

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