Triskel
Alpha acid
3–9%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
France
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 Triskel
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
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 Triskel
FloralSweetCaramelFruity
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Triskel | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–9% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–61% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–3% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |