Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Property
| Property | Citra | Puławski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 38–39% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 24–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |