Pride of RingwoodvsNugget
Pride of Ringwood (bittering) and Nugget (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pride of Ringwood
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
-
Australia
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 Pride of Ringwood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Pride of Ringwood
CedarOak
Only in Nugget
CitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Pride of Ringwood | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–39% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 24–41% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |