Perle (US)vsNugget
Perle (US) and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Perle (US)
Alpha acid
4–9%
Beta acid
2.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–2 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 Perle (US)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Perle (US)
SlightlyFloral
Only in Nugget
CitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Perle (US) | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–9% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–4.5% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.5–2 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 28–34% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |