Ella
Alpha acid
13.3–19.2%
Beta acid
4–7.8%
Total oil
2.4–3.4 mL
Australia
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 Ella
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Nugget
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ella
FloralSpicyGrapefruitTropicalNobleAnise
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Ella | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.3–19.2% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.8% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 2.4–3.4 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–50% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–18% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 12–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |