GrungeistvsFuggle

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

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

United States

Fuggle

Aroma

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 Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Fuggle

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonFloralLavenderZest

Only in Fuggle

WoodyGrassyMintMild

Property

PropertyGrungeistFuggle
Alpha acid2.9%2.4–6.1%
Beta acid9%2.1–3.5%
Co-humulone19.2%25–32%
Total oil-0.44–1 mL
Myrcene-15–25%
Humulene-30–40%
Caryophyllene-11–15%
Farnesene-5–8%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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