Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
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 Hydra
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Nugget
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Hydra
TangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Hydra | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |