CTZvsPuławski

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

CTZ

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–17%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

Poland

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

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

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 CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank

Only in Puławski

WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal

Property

PropertyCTZPuławski
Alpha acid14.5–17%8–11%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%3–4%
Co-humulone28–35%26–30%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL-
Myrcene45–55%38–39%
Humulene9–14%24–25%
Caryophyllene6–10%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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