NuggetvsSticky Fingers Blend

Nugget and Sticky Fingers Blend are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 mL

United States

Sticky Fingers Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.92%

Beta acid

4.59%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Nugget

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Earthy

Only in Nugget

HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalCoconut

Only in Sticky Fingers Blend

FruitySpicyDank

Property

PropertyNuggetSticky Fingers Blend
Alpha acid9.5–16%11.92%
Beta acid3–5.8%4.59%
Co-humulone22–30%28–29%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL-
Myrcene48–59%-
Humulene12–22%-
Caryophyllene7–10%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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