Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Warrior
Alpha acid
14.5–18%
Beta acid
4.3–6%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Nugget
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Warrior
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Only in Warrior
PineMildResin
Property
| Property | Nugget | Warrior |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 14.5–18% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 4.3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 15–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 11–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |