Fuggles hops in a traditional Bock

Ragman

Couldnt find the hops I wanted to use in my recipe.
I felt Fuggles was the closest. THey didnt have tettnang, Hallertau or many other choices for german hops.
I picked up Northern Brewer but the Alpha Acids were 14% and I read that hops high in alhpa acids can produce flavors that arent desirable in a Bock.
Anyone see any issues with using Fuggles?

AlexKay

It won’t be echt Deutsch traditional, but it will probably work just fine. EKG is probably a little closer to the German hops. US Crystal would have been a fine choice too.

hotbeer

14% alpha! For the specs on the hops... Are you sure?
If that is from your recipe software for the amount you are using then just reduce the amount you are using.

Rish

That AA seems WAY too high.

Ragman

That's from the package. Says right on thr hop package 14%

Ragman

I've got a bunch of citrus hops but they don't fit the style (azzaca, citra, Columbus, centennial, cascade, and cashmere) I might see if I can find another homebrew shop that has halertau, cause that's what I really wanted to use.

BeerAndTele

Of the American hops, I’d go Crystal, Liberty, or Mt. Hood.