GalaxyvsNugget

Galaxy and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Galaxy

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–16%

Beta acid

5–9%

Total oil

1.8–5 mL

Australia

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Galaxy

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Nugget

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusPineapple

Only in Galaxy

Passion fruitPeachTropicalCannabisDank

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyGalaxyNugget
Alpha acid11–16%9.5–16%
Beta acid5–9%3–5.8%
Co-humulone32–42%22–30%
Total oil1.8–5 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene33–69%48–59%
Humulene1–2%12–22%
Caryophyllene7–13%7–10%
Farnesene3–5%0–1%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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