Variety Manual

NUGGETNugget is a high alpha variety released in 1983 from theU.S.D.A. breeding program in Oregon. It is characterized bya mild herbal aroma, a low proportion of cohumulone, andgood storage stability. It is used by brewers both for bitteringand for its aroma profile. Nugget is one of the most widelygrown varieties in Oregon and also has significant acreagein Washington State.Yield (kilos per hectare) 2,016 - 2,464Yield (lbs per acre) 1,800 - 2,200Alpha Acids 11.5 - 14.0%Beta Acids 4.2 - 5.8%Cohumulone (% of alpha acids) 22 - 26%Total Oils (Mls. per 100 grams dried hops) 1.8 - 2.2Myrcene (as % of total oils) 48 - 55%Caryophyllene (as % of total oils) 7.0 - 9.0%Humulene (as % of total oils) 16 - 19%Farnesene (as % of total oils) < 1.0%Storage (% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 20° C) 76%Possible SubstitutionsGalena, CTZ, MagnumPALISADE ®Palisade ® brand YCR 4 cv is an aroma variety bred by SelectBotanicals Group. It contributes mild stone fruit, spicy andfloral aromatic and flavor notes to beer.Yield (kilos per hectare) 2,400 - 3,400Yield (lbs per acre) 2,200 - 3,000Alpha Acids 5.5 - 9.5%Beta Acids 6.0 - 8.0%Cohumulone (% of alpha acids) 24 - 29%Total Oils (Mls. per 100 grams dried hops) 1.4 - 1.6Myrcene (as % of total oils) 9.0 - 10%Caryophyllene (as % of total oils) 16 - 18%Humulene (as % of total oils) 19 - 22%Farnesene (as % of total oils) 0.0%Storage (% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 20° C)GoodPossible SubstitutionsWillamette26