Pacific JadevsNugget
Pacific Jade and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Nugget
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusHerbal
Only in Pacific Jade
SpicyBlack currant
Only in Nugget
GingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 32–33% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |