Magnat
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
2.8–7%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Poland
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 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
| Property | Magnat | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–16% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–7% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 21–25% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–59% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 16–20% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 5–6% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |