Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
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 Omega
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Omega
-
Only in Fuggle
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Property
| Property | Omega | Fuggle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 2.4–6.1% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 2.1–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29% | 25–32% |
| Total oil | - | 0.44–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–54% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 16–18% | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–8% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding
Super Galena