1LB HOPS NUGGET (US) Dual Purpose Hop Pellets

Nugget is a high alpha cultivar that has gained some acceptance as a dual purpose variety.  Though Nugget was first believed to be only a bittering hop, it is now generally accepted as a dual purpose brewing ingredient. This is due to Nugget’s very pleasant aroma of spice, herbs, wood, ginger, and soft notes of peach and pear that come through due to high oil levels in the hop.  This makes a great beer!  Bred in 1970 by the USDA breeding program in Oregon and released in 1982, Nugget lineage includes Brewer’s Gold, Canterbury Golding and Early Green.  An alpha acid range from about 12% to 16% allows for a strong bittering quality that shines in brews like IPAs, barley wines, and ESBs. Nugget hops are generally readily available in both pellet and whole form, but you could also use Magnum or Galena as a substitute. If you’re looking for a taste of Nugget hops, pick up Mayflower Brewing Co.’s signature IPA.