Yakima GoldvsNugget
Yakima Gold and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Yakima Gold
Alpha acid
7–8%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 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 Yakima Gold
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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Yakima Gold
SmoothGrapefruitLemon
Only in Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Yakima Gold | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–8% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 8–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |