HorizonvsNugget

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

Horizon

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.8–12%

Beta acid

5.5–7.5%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 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 Horizon

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Nugget

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Horizon

FloralSpicyFloral

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyHorizonNugget
Alpha acid8.8–12%9.5–16%
Beta acid5.5–7.5%3–5.8%
Co-humulone16–19%22–30%
Total oil0.5–1.5 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene45–55%48–59%
Humulene10–20%12–22%
Caryophyllene8–14%7–10%
Farnesene3–5%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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