Gaia
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
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 Gaia
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Nugget
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Gaia
HoppySpicy
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Gaia | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–29% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–37% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |