WillamettevsNugget
Willamette and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 mL
United States
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 Willamette
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Willamette
IncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Willamette | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7.2% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.6 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 20–27% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 5–6% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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