{"product_id":"fuggle","title":"Fuggle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuintessential English Character • Earthy, Woody Depth • Cask Ale Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFuggle is the definitive English aroma hop, cultivated since the 1870s and responsible for the earthy, gently woodsy signature found in generations of British bitters, milds, and porters. Where American hops shout citrus, Fuggle speaks in soft, rounded tones that flatter malt rather than compete with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an alpha acid content of 4.5%, Fuggle offers mild, mellow bitterness alongside its classic aroma, making it a genuine all-rounder in traditional English recipes where a single hop often carries the entire schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthy, forest-floor character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft woody notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild herbal, tea-like quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool hint of mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, understated bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed lightly, Fuggle settles into the background and lets English malt shine. Heavier late additions bring its earthy, woody aroma forward, producing the unmistakable nose of a proper cask bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFuggle is a staple ingredient in many traditional English styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrdinary and Best Bitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Porter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry and Sweet Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Special Bitter (ESB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Brown Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also pairs naturally with East Kent Goldings in classic two-hop English schedules and adds gentle depth to brown porters and old ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5 gallon batch, use 1–1.5 oz at 60 minutes for the bittering base and another 0.5–1 oz in the final 15 minutes for authentic aroma. Lower rates give a quiet, malt-led pint; higher late rates produce the earthy, herbal nose that defines the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombine Fuggle bittering with an East Kent Goldings finish — the most traditional pairing in English brewing — and ferment with an English strain like S-04 for a true pub-style ale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 4.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Earthy, woody, herbal, mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Aroma, with mild all-purpose bittering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: 60 min, 15 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Willamette, Styrian Goldings, East Kent Goldings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Bitter, mild, porter, stout, ESB, brown ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a sessionable bitter, a velvety mild, or a classic London porter, Fuggle provides the earthy English soul that has anchored British ales for 150 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45930665214150,"sku":null,"price":2.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46064918692038,"sku":null,"price":5.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064918724806,"sku":null,"price":10.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064918757574,"sku":null,"price":20.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_29ec1203-7f11-4809-919a-aa4f312f5a67.png?v=1781146197","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/fuggle","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}