Aquila
Alpha acid
6.5–8.9%
Beta acid
3–4.9%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Aquila
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aquila
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Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Aquila | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.9% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.9% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 46% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 61–63% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 1–3% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 2–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |