Barbe RougevsNugget
Barbe Rouge (aroma) and Nugget (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
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 Barbe Rouge
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusHerbal
Only in Barbe Rouge
KumquatOrangeLimeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloralBerry
Only in Nugget
GingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Barbe Rouge | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–10% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.6% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.1–3 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–60% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |