Beata
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
9–11%
Total oil
1–1.5 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 Beata
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Beata
AlmondApricotHoney
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Beata | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 9–11% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–29% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 4–8% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |