Nugget

Alpha-Acid (%)

12.5 - 14.5

Description

Nugget is a bittering hop decended from Brewer's Gold and a number of other cultivars. Used primarily for bittering but can also be used for aroma similar to Northern Brewer. Nugget imparts a rich resiny bitterness. They have deep herbal aromas with slight spiciness.

Possible Substitutes

Galena and Columbus

Chemical Composition

Alpha Acids: 12.5 - 14.5 %
Beta Acids: 4 - 6 %
Alpha:Beta Ratio: 2.7
Cohumulone: 22 - 26 (% alpha-acids)
Essential Oils: 1.8 - 2.2 (mL/100g)
Myrcene: 48 - 55 (% essential oils)
Caryophyllene: 7 - 9 (% essential oils)
Humulene: 16 - 19 (% essential oils)
Farnesene: 0 - 1 (% essential oils)