Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
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 Archer
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Archer
ApricotLimeFloralPeach
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Archer | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 26–30% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |