Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Nugget | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |