HORT9909vsNugget

HORT9909 and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

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 HORT9909

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Nugget

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetSpicyLemonNobleBlack currantPine

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyHORT9909Nugget
Alpha acid6–10%9.5–16%
Beta acid3–4%3–5.8%
Co-humulone27–29%22–30%
Total oil-0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene49–51%48–59%
Humulene11–13%12–22%
Caryophyllene4–5%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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