Fuggle
Earthy, woody English heritage hop.
What it tastes like
Fuggle is the workhorse of English brewing — earthy, woody, faintly minty. It's used in countless English ales, porters, and stouts where soft, restrained bittering is wanted. The American descendant Willamette is grown widely in Oregon.
Best in these styles
Beers showcasing Fuggle
Specific beer examples coming soon.
Substitutes & relatives
If you can't source Fuggle, these hops bring overlapping character.
For brewers — technical profile
Alpha Acid
4.0–5.5%
Beta Acid
2.0–3.0%
Total Oil
0.7–1.4 mL/100g
Oil composition
myrcene
25-35%
humulene
25-35%
caryophyllene
8-12%
farnesene
<1%
History
Discovered by Richard Fuggle in 1875 in Kent, England. Was the dominant English hop until the 20th century.