| Pedigree: 1983 - Selected from a cross between Brewers Gold and a high alpha male.
Maturity: Early September
Yield: 2000-2400 lb./ac. or kg./ha.
Growth Habit: Columnar and vigorous
Disease Reaction: Little visual reaction to infection with Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus. Moderate to good resistance to downy mildew.
Pickability: Excellent, clean and dry
Quality Averages:
- Lupulin: Plentiful and yellow-orange in color
- Aroma: Quite heavy and herbal
| Alpha Acids |
13.2% |
Beta Acids |
4.5% |
| Alpha/Beta Ratio |
2.9 |
Co-Humulone |
26.0% |
| Humulone |
74.0% |
Storage (% lost) |
29.0% |
| Oil Content (mls/100g) |
1.6 |
Humulene ( % in oil) |
18.6% |
| Caryophyllene |
8.3% |
Hum/Cary Ratio |
2.25 |
| Farnesene |
0.0% |
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General Trade Perception: A high alpha acids hop with fairly good storage characteristics. Beer made solely from Nugget has very good foam retention. Second largest hop variety grown in Oregon.
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OREGON HOP VARIETY: NUGGET