AzaccavsNugget

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

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 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 Azacca

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Nugget

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PineappleCitrus

Only in Azacca

MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitLemonSpicyGrassyTropical

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyAzaccaNugget
Alpha acid14–16%9.5–16%
Beta acid4–5.5%3–5.8%
Co-humulone38–45%22–30%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene46–55%48–59%
Humulene14–18%12–22%
Caryophyllene8–12%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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