US Fuggle Hops Profile

Pedigree A chance seedling selected in 1875 in England. It has been in the U.S. since the late 1800's.
Maturity Early
Yield 1200 - 1800 kg./ha. or 1070 - 1600 lb./ac.
Growth Habit Neat and manageable
Disease Reaction Not seriously affected by Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus. Resistant to downy mildew. Not excessively senstive to insects.
Pickability Good
Drying/Baling Normal
Cone Structure Small and rather light, medium-compact
Quality
Luplin Moderate amount, yellow color
Aroma Mild and pleasant, earthy and fruity
Alpha Acids 4.0 - 5.5% w/w
Beta Acids 1..5 - 2.0% w/w
Co-Humulone 25 - 32% of alpha acids
Storageability 60 - 65% alpha acids remaining after six (6) months storage at 20ºC.
Total Oil 0.7 - 1.2 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 40 - 60% of whole oil
Humulene 20 - 26% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 6 - 10% of whole oil
Farnesene 4 - 5% of whole oil
General Trade Perception Tradional aroma hop. Less acreage grown today as thin industry bought more Willamette (triploid Fuggle) which as a better yield, thus less expensive to purchase.
Possible Substitutions UK Fuggle, Willamette, Styrian Golding, US Tettnang
Beer Styles Any English style beer or American Ales
Other Information Also known overseas as Styrian (Savinja) Golding in Solvenia and as UK Fuggle in England.

 

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