2024 US Fuggle T90 Hop Pellets
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US Fuggle Hop Profile
Origin:
- Derived from the classic English Fuggle variety (originally discovered in England in the 1800s), now grown in the Pacific Northwest.
- US Fuggle typically features a softer, slightly brighter profile compared to the UK-grown original.
Type:
- Aroma hop (favored for classic English and American ales)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 3.5–5.5%
Beta Acids:
- 2–3%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Earthy: Clean, mild earth and loam
- Woody: Soft, rounded cedar and light oak
- Mild Spice: Gentle black pepper, herbal and tea-like
- Floral: Faint spring blossom and wildflower
- Other: Subtle fruit (currants/berries) in some harvests
Brewing Characteristics:
- US Fuggle imparts a characteristic soft, nuanced bitterness and earthy/floral bouquet, but typically a bit brighter and less woody than UK Fuggle.
- Performs best in late additions or dry hop in classic styles; often combined with Goldings, Willamette, or other traditional hops for layered complexity.
Best Beer Styles:
- English Pale Ale, Bitter, ESB
- Porter, Stout, Mild, Brown Ale
- Blonde Ale, Golden Ale
- Amber Lager
Substitutes:
- Willamette (a Fuggle-derived US cultivar; a little more floral, softer)
- UK Fuggle (earthier, woodier, sometimes more rustic)
- Styrian Goldings (continental Fuggle, more floral/herbal)
Fun Fact:
US-grown Fuggle offers classic English character with a slightly fruitier, less “woody” profile—favored by brewers for both tradition and drinkability.
US-grown Fuggle offers classic English character with a slightly fruitier, less “woody” profile—favored by brewers for both tradition and drinkability.