HBC 630vsNugget

HBC 630 and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HBC 630

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–15%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.5–3 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 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

PropertyHBC 630Nugget
Alpha acid12–15%9.5–16%
Beta acid5–7%3–5.8%
Co-humulone20–26%22–30%
Total oil1.5–3 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene40–50%48–59%
Humulene15–20%12–22%
Caryophyllene11–15%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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