NuggetvsPacific Sunrise
Nugget (dual purpose) and Pacific Sunrise (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Pacific Sunrise
Alpha acid
12.5–14.5%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Nugget
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Pacific Sunrise
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Only in Pacific Sunrise
WoodyPineLemonOrangeMangoMelonFloral
Property
| Property | Nugget | Pacific Sunrise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 12.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 20–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |