Astra
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–3 mL
Australia
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 Astra
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Astra
TropicalSweetPeachWhiteMelonGrassyGrapefruitHoney
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Astra | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–28% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 6–8% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–3% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |