AzaccavsPuławski

Azacca and Puławski are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 mL

United States

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Azacca

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Puławski

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PapayaLemon

Only in Azacca

MangoOrangeGrapefruitSpicyPineappleGrassyTropicalCitrus

Only in Puławski

WhiteSpiceCloveHerbal

Property

PropertyAzaccaPuławski
Alpha acid14–16%8–11%
Beta acid4–5.5%3–4%
Co-humulone38–45%26–30%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL-
Myrcene46–55%38–39%
Humulene14–18%24–25%
Caryophyllene8–12%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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