Fantasia BlendvsNugget
Fantasia Blend and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Fantasia Blend
Alpha acid
4.3–6.5%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
0.9–1.25 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 Fantasia 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Fantasia Blend
FruityCaramelCreamNobleStone fruit
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Fantasia Blend | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.3–6.5% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | - | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.25 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 48–59% |
| Humulene | - | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |