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Nugget
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About
Nugget's super alpha acid content, low beta and low cohumulone percentages give it an excellent bittering kick popular in IPAs, Imperials and other super hoppy brews. It's high myrcene content also results in a green, herbal aroma.
Origin
Selected from a cross between Brewers Gold and a high alpha male with good storage properties. Released in 1982 it is now a major high alpha variety in the USA
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
LemonLycheeGeraniumPineappleSolid BitteringLight FlavorHerbal AromaHerbalSpicePearCitrusGingerEarthyCoconutGreenWood
Recommended Beer Styles
India Pale AleImperial India Pale Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
48-59%
Humulene
12-22%
Caryophyllene
7-10%
Farnesene
0-1%
Linalool
0.5-1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid9.5 - 14.0%
Beta Acid4.2 - 5.8%
Co-Humulone22-30%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.5-3 mL/100g
HSI0.25
Flavor Intensity6/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 70%-80% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)