Nugget
Hop Variety Characteristics and Specifications

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Hop Variety Description

Selected from a cross between Brewers Gold and a high alpha male with good storage properties. Released in 1982 it became the major high alpha variety in the USA but has been superseded by higher yielding varieties. High alpha with a clean and spicy flavour profile suitable for any style of beer.

Hop Variety Tech Specs

Alpha Range: 10-14%
Beta Range: 10-14%
Cohumulone Range: 22-30%
Total Oil: 10.0-30.0ml/100g
Flavour Intensity: 6

Oil Composition

Myrcene: 40-59%
Humulene: 12-22%
Farsene: <1%

In THe Beer

spice
woody
Citrus

In The Rub

spice
pear
herbal

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