Nugget Hops

Nugget Hops Profile

Nugget was bred by the USDA and saw its first commercial harvest in 1983. Since then it has become a mainstay in many big American style beers including IPAs, Stouts, and Barleywines. It is primarily used as a bittering hop due to its high Alpha Acids(recent harvests range from 11-16%), but many highly respected breweries including Green Flash and Toppling Goliath use it for aroma and flavor as well. Nugget's high myrcene oil content gives it a woody and piney character.

Aroma: Heavy spicy-herbal, and similar to Northern Brewer.
Commercial Examples: , ,
Typical Usage: Bittering mostly.
Pedigree Daughter of Brewers Gold
Aroma Mild, pleasant herbal
Alpha Acids* 11.5 - 14.0 %
Beta Acids 3.0 - 5.0 %
Cohumulone 22 - 30 % of alpha acids
Total Oil 0.9 - 1.3 ml/100g
Myrcene 27 - 42 % of total oil
Humulene 16 - 19 % of total oil
Caryophyllene 7 - 10 % of total oil
Farnesene < 1 % of total oil

EXAMPLES OF BEERS BREWED WITH NUGGET HOPS

Brewers at Three heads use Nugget and hops together to achieve a thick and roasty stout.

Brewers at Shipyard use Nugget and hops together to achieve a crisp and refreshing Wheat ale. 

Brewers at New Belgium use Nugget, , , , , and hops together to achieve a hop forward and hazy IPA.