Beverage

Nugget

A tier

Nugget is a high-alpha American bittering hop with herbal, slightly spicy backbone and solid storage of alpha acids—used heavily for kettle bitterness in craft and regional breweries. Aroma is not tropical; some detect heavy herbal notes if used late in quantity. Bittering additions primarily; occasional dual use in robust ales. A practical alpha source before super-high-alpha Super-A hops. Keep as a backbone, not a brand aroma.