Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Nugget
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Chinook
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Nugget | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |