Mackinac
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
2.8–4%
Total oil
1.5–2.2 mL
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 Mackinac
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Mackinac
TropicalMelonPapayaSpicyFloralBlack currant
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Mackinac | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–14% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–4% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–17% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |