ChinookvsPuławski

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

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Puławski

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis

Only in Puławski

WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal

Property

PropertyChinookPuławski
Alpha acid11.5–15%8–11%
Beta acid3–4%3–4%
Co-humulone27–35%26–30%
Total oil1–2.7 mL-
Myrcene20–30%38–39%
Humulene18–24%24–25%
Caryophyllene9–11%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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