AhhhromavsNugget

Ahhhroma and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Ahhhroma

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15.4–18.8%

Beta acid

6–9%

Total oil

2.1–4 mL

United States

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Ahhhroma

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Nugget

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pineapple

Only in Ahhhroma

TangerineLimeMangoCinnamonPear

Only in Nugget

HerbalCitrusGingerGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyAhhhromaNugget
Alpha acid15.4–18.8%9.5–16%
Beta acid6–9%3–5.8%
Co-humulone34–35%22–30%
Total oil2.1–4 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene55–56%48–59%
Humulene12–13%12–22%
Caryophyllene6–7%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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