LawtonvsNugget

Lawton (bittering) and Nugget (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Lawton

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–4%

Beta acid

3–3.2%

Total oil

-

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 Lawton

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Nugget

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Earthy

Only in Lawton

PungentWoodyDank

Only in Nugget

HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalCoconut

Property

PropertyLawtonNugget
Alpha acid3.5–4%9.5–16%
Beta acid3–3.2%3–5.8%
Co-humulone-22–30%
Total oil-0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene-48–59%
Humulene-12–22%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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