MagnatvsNugget

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

Magnat

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–16%

Beta acid

2.8–7%

Total oil

1–2 mL

Poland

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 Magnat

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

When to pick Nugget

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Magnat

LilacFloralChamomileWoodyLemon

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyMagnatNugget
Alpha acid11–16%9.5–16%
Beta acid2.8–7%3–5.8%
Co-humulone21–25%22–30%
Total oil1–2 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene30–59%48–59%
Humulene16–20%12–22%
Caryophyllene7–8%7–10%
Farnesene5–6%0–1%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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