BoomerangvsNugget

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

Boomerang

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–14%

Beta acid

5–10%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

Czech Republic

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 Boomerang

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Nugget

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Boomerang

Spicy

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyBoomerangNugget
Alpha acid10–14%9.5–16%
Beta acid5–10%3–5.8%
Co-humulone27–32%22–30%
Total oil1.5–3 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene30–53%48–59%
Humulene17–24%12–22%
Caryophyllene7–11%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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