Samba
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 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 Samba
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pineapple
Only in Samba
TropicalMangoStone fruitCandyOrange
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Samba | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 48–59% |
| Humulene | - | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |