Canadian RedvinevsNugget
Canadian Redvine (aroma) and Nugget (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Canadian Redvine
Alpha acid
5–6%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
-
Canada
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 Canadian Redvine
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Canadian Redvine
CherryBerryPineGrapefruit
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Canadian Redvine | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–6% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 47% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 69–71% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 1–3% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |