Nugget

Beer styles: mainly American style ales, stout, lager  

Origin: Nugget is a high alpha acids hop variety grown in the United States since 1982. It was obtained from crosses between Brewers Gold and USDA selected male. It is also grown in Germany

Agronomics: 1900-2500 kg/ha, very good pickability, compact cone

Alpha acids: 12.0-14.0%

Beta acids: 4.0-6.0%

Co-humulone: 24-30% of alpha acids

Total oil: 1.7-2.3 ml / 100 grams

Aroma: herbal

Myrcene: 50-60% of whole oil

Caryophyllene: 7-10% of whole oil

Humulene: 12-20% of whole oil

Farnesene: 0% of whole oil

Brewing characteristic: high alpha acids hop with good aroma profile

Recommended use and hopping: hop extract or pellets, first hopping