The US variety 'Nugget' was bred in 1970 with the aim of obtaining a high alpha variety. The breeding line contains, among others, the variety 'Brewers Gold'. With an alpha content of over 10%, it has achieved the breeding goal and become established.
Nugget’s super alpha acid content, low beta and low cohumulone percentages give it an excellent bittering kick popular in IPAs, Imperials and other super hoppy brews. It’s high myrcene content also results in a green, herbal aroma.
Daughter of Brewer’s Gold and mother of Millennium, Nugget’s popularity has grown quickly. Released in 1983, by 1987 it was producing 14% of the Pacific Northwest’s hops.