Southern PromisevsNugget
Southern Promise and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Promise
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
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 Promise
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Nugget
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalCitrus
Only in Southern Promise
FruityWoodyBerryFloral
Only in Nugget
GingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Southern Promise | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–14.5% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.6–5.8% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–22% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.1 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 21–25% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 23–27% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |