Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 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 Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Nugget
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalCitrus
Only in Ekuanot
LemonLimeOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusMelonGuava
Only in Nugget
GingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Ekuanot | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15.5% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 31–38% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 2–4.5 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 12–20% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |