Samba
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
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 Samba
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Fuggle
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Samba
TropicalPineappleMangoStone fruitCandyOrange
Only in Fuggle
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Property
| Property | Samba | Fuggle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 2.4–6.1% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 2.1–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 25–32% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.44–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–25% |
| Humulene | - | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 5–8% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding