GodivavsNugget

Godiva (aroma) and Nugget (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Godiva

Aroma

Alpha acid

6–9%

Beta acid

1.9–3%

Total oil

0.4–0.8 mL

UK

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 Godiva

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

When to pick Nugget

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

SpicyTangerineGooseberryWhite

Only in Nugget

HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyGodivaNugget
Alpha acid6–9%9.5–16%
Beta acid1.9–3%3–5.8%
Co-humulone25–29%22–30%
Total oil0.4–0.8 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene-48–59%
Humulene-12–22%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUKUnited States
PurposeAromaDual purpose

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