Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Nugget
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Azacca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPineapple
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitLemonSpicyGrassyTropical
Property
| Property | Nugget | Azacca |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 38–45% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | 1.6–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 46–55% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 14–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |