First GoldvsPuławski
First Gold and Puławski are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
First Gold
Alpha acid
5.6–10%
Beta acid
2.3–4.1%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Key differences
When to pick First Gold
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalHerbal
Only in First Gold
TangerineApricotMagnoliaRedberryOrangeSpicyFloral
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemon
Property
| Property | First Gold | Puławski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–10% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 2.3–4.1% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 29–35% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 24–28% | 38–39% |
| Humulene | 20–24% | 24–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 2–4% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Poland |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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