Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
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 Helga
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Fuggle
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Helga
Noble
Only in Fuggle
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Property
| Property | Helga | Fuggle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.3% | 2.4–6.1% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 2.1–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 25–32% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 0.44–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 1–13% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–45% | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–8% |
| Origin | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding
Willamette