Newport
Alpha acid
10.5–17%
Beta acid
5.5–9.1%
Total oil
1.3–3.6 mL
United States
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 Newport
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Nugget
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusEarthy
Only in Newport
WineBalsamic
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalCoconut
Property
| Property | Newport | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–17% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–9.1% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 36–38% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.3–3.6 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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