Bred in 1970 from Early Green, Brewer’s Gold, and Canterbury Golding Hops, US Nugget Hops are one of the most widely cultivated varieties in the Oregon hopyards. A duel purpose hop lending bitterness and aroma to your beer this hop is great in any beer where bitterness is a primary component. American styles especially bring out it's mild and sweet low key qualities and it's herbal/fruit profiles providing a fresh oregano, ginger, rosemary, and lemon candy flavors to your finished brew.
Flavor Profiles
- Fresh Oregano
- Ginger
- Rosemary
- Lemon Candy
- Hop Type: Bittering
- Origin: United States
- Alpha Acid: 11.5 - 14.0%
- Similar Varieties: Galena, Magnum, Columbus
- Common Styles: IPAs, American Styles
