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Nugget (US)
Nugget is a high alpha acids variety released in 1983 from the U.S.D.A. breeding program in Oregon. It is characterized by mild aroma, a low proportion of cohumulone in the alpha acids and good storage stability. Nugget is less sensitive to downy mildew than is Galena. It grows vigorously in all areas where it generally yields well; however, it is subject to occasional wide fluctuations in yield. |
| Maturity | Late |
| Growing Areas | WA/OR |
| Yield (kilos per hectare) | 2016 - 2464 |
| Yield (lbs per acre) | 1800 - 2200 |
| Alpha Acids* | 11.5 - 14.0% |
| Beta Acids | 4.2 - 5.8% |
| Alpha-Beta Ratio | 2.4 - 2.8 |
| Cohumulone | 22 - 26% of alpha acids |
| Total Oils | 1.8 - 2.2 (mls. per 100g dried hops) |
| Myrcene | 48 - 55% of total oils |
| Beta-Caryophyllene | 7 - 9% of total oils |
| Humulene | 16 - 19% of total oils |
| Farnesene | <1% of total oils |
| Storage** | 76% |
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The analytical values are typical for each variety at harvest time but values can vary among crop years, growing areas, growers, and with aging after harvest. * Alpha Acids are determined by ASBC spectrophotometric (Hops 6) in the USA. Alpha Acids for extracts are determined by HPLC (Hops 14) in the USA. ** Storage is percent remaining after 6 months at room temperature.  | |