BorvsNugget

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

Bor

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–9%

Beta acid

3–5.5%

Total oil

1–2 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 Bor

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

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 Bor

SpicyPine

Only in Nugget

HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyBorNugget
Alpha acid6–9%9.5–16%
Beta acid3–5.5%3–5.8%
Co-humulone23–26%22–30%
Total oil1–2 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene-48–59%
Humulene-12–22%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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