Fuggle
Alpha acid
2.4–6.1%
Beta acid
2.1–3.5%
Total oil
0.44–1 mL
United Kingdom
Teamaker
Alpha acid
0.6–1.8%
Beta acid
5.4–13.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Fuggle
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Teamaker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Fuggle
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Only in Teamaker
SubtleFloral
Property
| Property | Fuggle | Teamaker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.4–6.1% | 0.6–1.8% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–3.5% | 5.4–13.2% |
| Co-humulone | 25–32% | - |
| Total oil | 0.44–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 59–61% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |