Sticky Fingers BlendvsNugget

Sticky Fingers Blend and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Sticky Fingers Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.92%

Beta acid

4.59%

Total oil

-

United States

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Nugget

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Earthy

Only in Sticky Fingers Blend

FruitySpicyDank

Only in Nugget

HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalCoconut

Property

PropertySticky Fingers BlendNugget
Alpha acid11.92%9.5–16%
Beta acid4.59%3–5.8%
Co-humulone28–29%22–30%
Total oil-0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene-48–59%
Humulene-12–22%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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