ZulavsNugget

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

Zula

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–14%

Beta acid

3.8–7%

Total oil

1.1–2 mL

Poland

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 Zula

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Nugget

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Zula

CleanTropicalFruity

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyZulaNugget
Alpha acid8–14%9.5–16%
Beta acid3.8–7%3–5.8%
Co-humulone30%22–30%
Total oil1.1–2 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene-48–59%
Humulene-12–22%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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