Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
YQH-1380
Alpha acid
9.3–11%
Beta acid
6.8–7%
Total oil
1.3–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick YQH-1380
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pineapple
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Only in YQH-1380
GuavaLimePeachOrange
Property
| Property | Nugget | YQH-1380 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 9.3–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 6.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 32–33% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 67–68% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |