Chelan
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
8.5–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
United States
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 Chelan
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Nugget
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Chelan
FloralFruityMild
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Chelan | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–10% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 12–15% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |