Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
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 Minstrel
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Fuggle
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Minstrel
HerbalSpicyBerryOrange
Only in Fuggle
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Property
| Property | Minstrel | Fuggle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 2.4–6.1% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.5% | 2.1–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 25–32% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.7 mL | 0.44–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–25% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 1–4% | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 7–9% | 5–8% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Styrian Golding
Willamette