FugglevsTeamaker

Fuggle and Teamaker 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

Teamaker

Aroma

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

PropertyFuggleTeamaker
Alpha acid2.4–6.1%0.6–1.8%
Beta acid2.1–3.5%5.4–13.2%
Co-humulone25–32%-
Total oil0.44–1 mL-
Myrcene15–25%59–61%
Humulene30–40%1–2%
Caryophyllene11–15%11–13%
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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