NuggetvsSultana (Denali)
Nugget and Sultana (Denali) are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Sultana (Denali)
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–7%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Nugget
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sultana (Denali)
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPineapple
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Only in Sultana (Denali)
PineSpicyLemonTropical
Property
| Property | Nugget | Sultana (Denali) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 3.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 15–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |