Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Summit
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
| Property | Nugget | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |