| Pedigree |
A chance seedling raised in by a Mr. Richard Fuggle.
First noticed in 1861, and was put into commerical production in 1875. |
| Maturity |
Early mid-season |
| Yield |
1,200 - 1,500 kg./ha. or 1,050 - 1,350 lb./ac. |
| Growth Habit |
Neat habit, fairly prolific, good grower hop |
| Disease Reaction |
Some resistance to downy mildew. Sensitive to
Verticillium wilt. |
| Pickability |
Good picker |
| Drying/Baling |
Normal |
| Cone Structure |
Medium small quite light cone |
| Quality |
| Luplin |
Moderate amounts, mid-yellow |
| Aroma |
Mild, pleasant, hoppy, robust hop |
| Alpha Acids |
4.0 - 5.5% w/w |
| Beta Acids |
2.0 - 3.0% w/w |
| Co-Humulone |
23 - 30% of alpha acids |
| Storageability |
70 - 80% of alpha acids remaining after six (6)
months at 20º C. |
| Total Oil |
0.7 - 1.4 mls/100 grams |
| Myrcene |
24 - 28% of whole oil |
| Humulene |
35 - 40% of whole oil |
| Caryphyllene |
11 - 13% of whole oil |
| Farnesene |
5 - 7% of whole oil |
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| General Trade Perception |
A hop long associated with typical English Ale brewing.
Imparts good hoppy late-hop flavor |
| Possible Substitutions |
U.S. Fuggle, Willamette, Styrian Golding |
| Beer Styles |
All English style Ales, ESB, Bitter, Lager |
| Other Information |
Once the predominant hop in England but now reserved for
aroma use in conjunction with high alpha types. |
