NUGGET
HOPS PELLETS – UNITED STATES
AROMA VALUES
US Nugget Hops offers bold, earthy bitterness with spicy, herbal, and floral notes. Craft Brewers trust them for brewing IPAs, Pale Ales, and Imperial Stouts.
US Nugget hops are a high-alpha variety known for their robust bittering character and distinctive flavor profile.
- Key Features:
- High Alpha Acids: Provides exceptional bittering power, allowing brewers to achieve desired bitterness levels efficiently.
- Bold Flavor: Offers a complex flavor profile with notes of pine, citrus, and a subtle floral aroma.
- Versatility: Primarily used for bittering, but can also contribute subtle flavor nuances to certain beer styles.
Benefits:
- Powerful Bitterness: Achieves desired bitterness levels with minimal hop additions, making it a cost-effective option.
- Bold Flavor Contribution: Adds a unique and complex flavor dimension to your brews.
- Versatility: Can be used in a variety of styles, from IPAs and Pale Ales to darker beers.
Note: Due to its high alpha acid content, US Nugget hops are typically used in smaller quantities for aroma additions to avoid overpowering the beer with bitterness.
| Alpha Acids | 13 – 16% |
| Beta Acids | 4.4 – 5.5% |
| Co-Humulone | 22 – 26% |
| Total Oil | 1 – 3 mL/100g |
| B-Pinene | 0.4 – 0.8% of total oil |
| Myrcene | 40 – 50% of total oil |
| Linalool | 0.8 – 1% of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 9 – 11% of total oil |
| Farnesene | Less than 1.0% of total oil |
| Humulene | 18 – 22% of total oil |
| Geraniol | 0.1% of total oil |
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