ZeniavsNugget

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

Zenia

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–14%

Beta acid

4.4–5.1%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 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 Zenia

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Nugget

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Zenia

DankResinOrangeOnionFruityPineMarmaladeGarlic

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyZeniaNugget
Alpha acid11–14%9.5–16%
Beta acid4.4–5.1%3–5.8%
Co-humulone-22–30%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene-48–59%
Humulene-12–22%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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