EroicavsPuławski

Eroica (bittering) and Puławski (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Eroica

Bittering

Alpha acid

7.3–14.9%

Beta acid

3–5.3%

Total oil

0.8–1.3 mL

United States

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Eroica

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Puławski

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Eroica

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Only in Puławski

WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal

Property

PropertyEroicaPuławski
Alpha acid7.3–14.9%8–11%
Beta acid3–5.3%3–4%
Co-humulone40%26–30%
Total oil0.8–1.3 mL-
Myrcene55–65%38–39%
Humulene0–1%24–25%
Caryophyllene7–13%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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