LawtonvsFuggle

Lawton (bittering) and Fuggle (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Lawton

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–4%

Beta acid

3–3.2%

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 Lawton

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Fuggle

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Woody

Only in Lawton

PungentEarthyDank

Only in Fuggle

GrassyMintMild

Property

PropertyLawtonFuggle
Alpha acid3.5–4%2.4–6.1%
Beta acid3–3.2%2.1–3.5%
Co-humulone-25–32%
Total oil-0.44–1 mL
Myrcene-15–25%
Humulene-30–40%
Caryophyllene-11–15%
Farnesene-5–8%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeBitteringAroma

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