Marco PolovsNugget
Marco Polo and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Marco Polo
Alpha acid
12–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
-
China
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 Marco Polo
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Nugget
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Marco Polo
GooseberryOreganoElderflower
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Marco Polo | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–13% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |