Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Orion
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 Orion
Spicy
Property
| Property | Nugget | Orion |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 6–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 2.5–5.75% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | 0.8–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 41–56% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 16–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 6–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |