Nugget Hop Pellets (US)

Nugget Hops

Nugget is a high alpha variety originally developed through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program at Oregon State University. The cross was initially made in 1970 but ended up being registered much later in 1984. The cultivar is tolerant to a wide range of soil conditions and thus grows vigorously in all areas. Nugget is also grown in the German Hallertau region but produces somewhat lower alpha content there. Nugget is a daughter of Brewers Gold.

Aroma & Flavor Profile

Herbal, citrus, sweet fruit, woody aromatic — fresh-crushed herbs, grapefruit zest, stone fruit, pineapple, resin.

Style Guide

• American IPA
• Pale Ale
• Stout
• Barleywine

Analysis

• Alpha: 11.5–14.0%
• Beta: 3.0–5.0%
• Cohumulone: 22–30% of Alpha Acids
• Total Oil: 0.9–1.3 ml/100g
• Myrcene: 27–42% of Total Oil
• Humulene: 16–19% of Total Oil
• Caryophyllene: 7–10% of Total Oil
• Farnesene: <1% of Total Oil
• Linalool: 0.5–1.0% of Total Oil

Origin

United States