HBC 586vsNugget

HBC 586 and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HBC 586

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

18–22%

Beta acid

11–14%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

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 HBC 586

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Nugget

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LycheeCitrusHerbal

Only in HBC 586

MangoGuavaSpicy

Only in Nugget

GingerPineappleGeraniumEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyHBC 586Nugget
Alpha acid18–22%9.5–16%
Beta acid11–14%3–5.8%
Co-humulone35–40%22–30%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene55–65%48–59%
Humulene8–12%12–22%
Caryophyllene8–10%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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