Harmonie
Alpha acid
4–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 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 Harmonie
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Harmonie
BananaCaramelGreenApricot
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Harmonie | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–8% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 19–22% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.4 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |