Cluster Fugget BlendvsNugget
Cluster Fugget Blend and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cluster Fugget Blend
Alpha acid
8–8.2%
Beta acid
4–4.2%
Total oil
0.9–1 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 Cluster Fugget Blend
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
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Earthy
Only in Cluster Fugget Blend
WoodyGrassySpicy
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalCoconut
Property
| Property | Cluster Fugget Blend | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–8.2% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–4.2% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–37% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 26–27% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 27–28% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–12% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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