HBC 630
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
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 HBC 630
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Nugget
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalCitrus
Only in HBC 630
CherryFloralRaspberryTropicalCandyFruity
Only in Nugget
GingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | HBC 630 | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |