Description
Nugget hop pellets 10 kg – American high-alpha bittering hop
Nugget hop pellets in a 10 kg pack. The pack suits breweries and others brewing large volumes.
Please note: This product is only available in Norway.
Nugget is a bittering hop from the USA with high alpha acids and a mild, spicy flavour and aroma. It gives efficient bitterness and is often used as a base hop in beers where other varieties provide the aroma.
Nugget is a daughter of Brewers Gold. The variety yields well and grows vigorously in almost all regions.
Aroma and flavour
- Tea, camomile, ginger and hay
- Lemon and pineapple
- Lychee and plum
- Elderflower and geranium
How to use Nugget
Nugget is used mainly as a bittering hop at the start of the boil. Its high alpha acids mean you need little hop to reach the target IBU. Suits beers that need clean, efficient bitterness, such as IPA and pale ale.
Technical data
- Origin: USA
- Pack size: 10 kg
- Alpha acids for the lot: stated in the product title
- Alpha acids, typical for the variety: 9–16%
- Beta acids, typical: 3–6%
- Total oil: 0.9–1.8 ml/100 g
- Myrcene (share of total oil): 27–50%
Typical values for the variety are from BarthHaas. Values vary from lot to lot. Use the alpha acid figure in the product title when calculating bitterness.
Storage and quality
We store the hops in a freezer room at -18 °C. Keep them cold, dark and airtight, preferably in a freezer. Reseal an opened pack well, ideally with vacuum, before putting it back.
Frequently asked questions about Nugget hop pellets 10 kg
When in the brew should I use Nugget?
Nugget is used mainly as a bittering hop at the start of the boil. Its high alpha acids mean you need little hop to reach the target IBU.
Which beer styles suit Nugget?
Nugget suits beers that need clean, efficient bitterness, such as IPA and pale ale.
What are the alpha acids in Nugget?
BarthHaas gives a typical 9–16% for the variety. The alpha acids for the lot you receive are stated in the product title.
What can replace Nugget?
We suggest Target, Magnum, Galena and Columbus as alternatives. The aroma will not be identical, so adjust the amount to the alpha acids.
How should I store the hops?
Keep the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Reseal an opened pack well, ideally with vacuum. Stored like this, hops keep for a long time, including older harvests.
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