Vital
Alpha acid
9–16%
Beta acid
6–11%
Total oil
1.1–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
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 Vital
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Nugget
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Vital
PlumLavenderSpicyLicorice
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Vital | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–16% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 6–11% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 21–26% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1.1–2.5 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–60% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 2–5% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |