Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 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 Rakau
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Rakau
Stone fruitFigFruityApricotPineResin
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Rakau | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–57% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |