Southern DawnvsNugget
Southern Dawn and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
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 Southern Dawn
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Nugget
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GingerCitrusHerbal
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassChamomileStrawberryFruitySpicy
Only in Nugget
PineappleGeraniumLycheeEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Southern Dawn | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.2–13.5% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.9% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 31–33% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–45% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 17–25% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |