Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
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 Pekko
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Nugget
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusHerbalPineapple
Only in Pekko
PleasantFloralMintMellowThymeCucumberSageLemon
Only in Nugget
GingerGeraniumLycheeEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Pekko | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 20–28% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–20% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |