NuggetvsVista

Nugget and Vista 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

Vista

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–2.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Nugget

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Vista

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Only in Vista

TropicalTangerineMelonPearGreenSweetFloral

Property

PropertyNuggetVista
Alpha acid9.5–16%8–12%
Beta acid3–5.8%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone22–30%29–31%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL0.8–2.2 mL
Myrcene48–59%30–40%
Humulene12–22%18–22%
Caryophyllene7–10%10–14%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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