Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Wakatu
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
8–8.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Wakatu
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Only in Wakatu
FloralLimeTropicalZest
Property
| Property | Nugget | Wakatu |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 6.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 8–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 28–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | 0.9–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 35–36% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 16–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |