Hop: Nugget

Description

Nugget was bred by the United States Department of Agriculture in Corvallis, Oregon, starting in 1970.. Initial commercial release was 1983. Brewer's Gold heritage. Used primarily as a bittering hop, especially in the early days, but now has been given dual duty as an aroma hop as well.

Pedigree is quite complex and makes it a mutt: Brewer's Gold, Early Green, East Kent Golding, Bavarian (unspecified) and unknown variety.

General Information

Alias USDA 21193
Profile Resin, floral, spice and herbal. Late hopping brings on peach and pear.
Country United States
Substitutes Columbus, Galena, Magnum, Olympic
Pairs with Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Crystal
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield 1520-1970 lbs/acre
Storage Retains 70%-80% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles Stout, Barley Wine, India Pale Ale
Tolerant Downy mildew, powdery mildew

Acids

Alpha Acid 9.5 - 14.0%
Beta Acid 3.0 - 5.0%
Cohumulone 22.0 - 30.0%

Oils

Total Oil 1.5 - 3.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 27.0 - 42.0%
Humulene 16.0 - 19.0%
Caryophyllene 7.0 - 10.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Linalool 0.8 - 1.0%
B-Pinene 0.4 - 0.8%
Geraniol 0.1%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Vigorous
Cones Medium to large in size with compact density.
Maturity Late
Ease of Harvest Excellent
Sex Female
Leaf Color Medium to light green
Side Arm Length 24" - 40"

Nugget Aroma/Flavor Profile

Fact Sheet(s)

Tags

Aroma And Bittering Barley Wine Brewers Gold Cascade Centennial Chinook Columbus Crystal Early Green East Kent Golding Floral Galena Herbal India Pale Ale Magnum Olympic Peach Pear Resin Spice Stout United States United States Department Of Agriculture
Last Updated
  • 2020-11-24 08:20:43 (Added: 2020-11-24 08:20:43)
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.
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