Golden StarvsFuggle
Golden Star and Fuggle are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Golden Star
Alpha acid
5.4%
Beta acid
4.6%
Total oil
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Japan
Fuggle
Alpha acid
2.4–6.1%
Beta acid
2.1–3.5%
Total oil
0.44–1 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Golden Star
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Fuggle
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Golden Star
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Only in Fuggle
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Property
| Property | Golden Star | Fuggle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4% | 2.4–6.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.6% | 2.1–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 50% | 25–32% |
| Total oil | - | 0.44–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–25% |
| Humulene | - | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 5–8% |
| Origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding
Willamette