Brooklyn
Alpha acid
17.5–19.5%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
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 Brooklyn
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Nugget
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Brooklyn
GrapefruitTropicalPassion fruitSpicyHay
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Brooklyn | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17.5–19.5% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 26% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 48–59% |
| Humulene | - | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |