NuggetvsSummit

Nugget (dual purpose) and Summit (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 mL

United States

Summit

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Nugget

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Summit

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusEarthy

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalCoconut

Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineOnionGarlicDankCannabis

Property

PropertyNuggetSummit
Alpha acid9.5–16%15–17.5%
Beta acid3–5.8%4–6.5%
Co-humulone22–30%26–33%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene48–59%30–40%
Humulene12–22%18–22%
Caryophyllene7–10%12–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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