CalientevsNugget

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

Caliente

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4.3%

Total oil

-

United States

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 Caliente

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Nugget

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Caliente

PeachPineStone fruitMandarinLemonZest

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyCalienteNugget
Alpha acid14–16%9.5–16%
Beta acid4.3%3–5.8%
Co-humulone35%22–30%
Total oil-0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene-48–59%
Humulene-12–22%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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