Styrian CardinalvsFuggle
Styrian Cardinal and Fuggle are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
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 Styrian Cardinal
- 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
- 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 Styrian Cardinal
CitrusGooseberryPineappleOrangeLimeJasmineGuava
Only in Fuggle
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Property
| Property | Styrian Cardinal | Fuggle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–15% | 2.4–6.1% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.6% | 2.1–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–37% | 25–32% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 0.44–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 5–8% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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