MistralvsNugget

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

Mistral

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.5–8.5%

Beta acid

3.1–3.8%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

France

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 Mistral

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Nugget

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Mistral

FloralMelonGrapesWinePearPassion fruitKumquatMango

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyMistralNugget
Alpha acid6.5–8.5%9.5–16%
Beta acid3.1–3.8%3–5.8%
Co-humulone29–39%22–30%
Total oil1–1.5 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene59–65%48–59%
Humulene9–13%12–22%
Caryophyllene3–4%7–10%
Farnesene2–4%0–1%
OriginFranceUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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