Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Phoenix
Alpha acid
8–13.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–3 mL
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 Phoenix
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 Phoenix
MolassesChocolateSpicyFloralPine
Property
| Property | Nugget | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 8–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 3.3–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 24–33% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | 1.2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 23–25% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 29–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 10–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |