Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 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 Stirling
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Stirling
CitusSpicyFloral
Only in Nugget
CitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Stirling | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–12% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 21–28% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.9 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–48% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 19–23% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 11–17% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |