WarriorvsNugget

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

Warrior

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–18%

Beta acid

4.3–6%

Total oil

1–2.5 mL

United States

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 Warrior

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Nugget

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • 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 Warrior

PineMildResin

Only in Nugget

HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyWarriorNugget
Alpha acid14.5–18%9.5–16%
Beta acid4.3–6%3–5.8%
Co-humulone22–26%22–30%
Total oil1–2.5 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene40–50%48–59%
Humulene15–18%12–22%
Caryophyllene11–14%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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