Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Olicana
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Olicana
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 Olicana
GrapefruitMangoPassion fruitFloral
Property
| Property | Nugget | Olicana |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 7–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 19–20% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 8–9% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |