Wild LoyalistvsFuggle

Wild Loyalist and Fuggle are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Wild Loyalist

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.7–5.6%

Beta acid

4.7–6.7%

Total oil

-

Canada

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 Wild Loyalist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

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 Wild Loyalist

HerbalSpicyEarthyFloralNoble

Only in Fuggle

WoodyGrassyMintMild

Property

PropertyWild LoyalistFuggle
Alpha acid3.7–5.6%2.4–6.1%
Beta acid4.7–6.7%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%
OriginCanadaUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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