NuggetvsYQH-1380

Nugget and YQH-1380 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

YQH-1380

Dual purpose

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

PropertyNuggetYQH-1380
Alpha acid9.5–16%9.3–11%
Beta acid3–5.8%6.8–7%
Co-humulone22–30%32–33%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL1.3–2 mL
Myrcene48–59%67–68%
Humulene12–22%9–10%
Caryophyllene7–10%4–5%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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