Comet
Alpha acid
8–12.4%
Beta acid
3–6.1%
Total oil
1–3.3 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 Comet
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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Comet
GrassyGrapefruitWild
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Comet | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12.4% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–6.1% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 34–45% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1–3.3 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–65% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–15% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |