Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Teamaker
Alpha acid
0.6–1.8%
Beta acid
5.4–13.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Teamaker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Only in Teamaker
SubtleFloral
Property
| Property | Nugget | Teamaker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 0.6–1.8% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 5.4–13.2% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 59–61% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |