NuggetvsWarrior

Nugget and Warrior 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

Warrior

Dual purpose

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

PropertyNuggetWarrior
Alpha acid9.5–16%14.5–18%
Beta acid3–5.8%4.3–6%
Co-humulone22–30%22–26%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL1–2.5 mL
Myrcene48–59%40–50%
Humulene12–22%15–18%
Caryophyllene7–10%11–14%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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