Agnus
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Czech Republic
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Agnus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Agnus
LavenderLeatherTobaccoSpicy
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Agnus | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–14% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 29–38% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Target