Kazbek
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Czech Republic
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 Kazbek
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Fuggle
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Kazbek
SpicyLemon
Only in Fuggle
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Property
| Property | Kazbek | Fuggle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 2.4–6.1% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 2.1–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 25–32% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 0.44–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–8% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding
Willamette