Super PridevsNugget

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

Super Pride

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12.5–16.3%

Beta acid

4.5–8%

Total oil

3–4 mL

Australia

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 Super Pride

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Nugget

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Super Pride

ResinFruityMild

Only in Nugget

HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertySuper PrideNugget
Alpha acid12.5–16.3%9.5–16%
Beta acid4.5–8%3–5.8%
Co-humulone25–50%22–30%
Total oil3–4 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene34–42%48–59%
Humulene1–2%12–22%
Caryophyllene5–9%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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