General Description

A UK hop with a rich history, being officially introduced in 1875 and primarily used for its dual purpose capabilities, these days fuggle is primarily used for its aromatic profile due to the existence of other, much higher Alpha Acid hops. Fuggle has an aroma profile that is woody, herbal and mildly fruity, making this a versatile favourite for the English!

Characteristics

Alpha Acids: 2.4 – 6.1%

Beta Acids: 2.1 – 2.8% 

Primary usage: Aromatic additions

Aromatic character: woody, herbal, mildly fruity.

Complimentary beer styles

This hop strain is best used in beer styles such as:

English Ale, Porter

Mild Ale

Bitter

Extra Special Bitter

Lambic

Amber Ale

Cask Ale

Stout

Oatmeal Stout

Strong Ale

Nut Brown Ale

Golden Ale

Christmas Ale

Due to its versatile, mild woody and herbal flavour profile.

Substitutes

Willamette

Styrian Golding

Tettnanger

Newport

Keep in mind that alpha acid differences in substitutes may need to be accounted for when weighing out your quantities.

Storage

Colder is better when storing hops as the rate of loss halves for every 15°C lowered in temperature. Optimal storage conditions for hops are between -21°C - 0°C in a sealed, airtight environment.

Shelf life

If stored in ideal conditions your hops will only experience a rate of deterioration of about 10% for every 6 months stored. An unopened packet of hop pellets can effectively last up to 4 years in ideal conditions, though keep in mind that the rate of deterioration increases at higher temperatures and unsealed environments.