Moutere
Alpha acid
17.5–19.5%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
New Zealand
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 Moutere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
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
Earthy
Only in Moutere
TropicalGrapefruitPassion fruitHayPine
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalCoconut
Property
| Property | Moutere | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17.5–19.5% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–23% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 15–16% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |