Aroma Profile: Citrus, Stone Fruit, Tropical, Woody
Bred in 1970 by the USDA breeding program in Oregon and released in 1983, Nugget is a high alpha cultivar that is beginning to gain some acceptance as a dual purpose variety. Its lineage includes Brewer’s Gold, Canterbury Golding and Early Green.
| Alpha: | 13 - 16% |
| Beta: | 4 - 5.5% |
| Cohumulone: | 22 - 26% |
| Oil: | 1.0 - 3.0 mL/100g |