AtlasvsNugget

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

Atlas

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–11%

Beta acid

4%

Total oil

1.3–1.6 mL

Slovenia

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 Atlas

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Nugget

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Atlas

FloralLimePine

Only in Nugget

HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyAtlasNugget
Alpha acid5–11%9.5–16%
Beta acid4%3–5.8%
Co-humulone36–38%22–30%
Total oil1.3–1.6 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene58–59%48–59%
Humulene8–10%12–22%
Caryophyllene3–5%7–10%
Farnesene13–14%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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