Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
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 Target
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Target
MarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Target | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–13.5% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.7% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 17–23% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |