Dana
Alpha acid
7.2–13%
Beta acid
2.7–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.6 mL
Slovenia
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 Dana
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
Citrus
Only in Dana
FloralPine
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Dana | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–13% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–6% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 22–31% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.6 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–53% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 20–27% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–8% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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