Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Nugget
- 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
Shared aromas
HerbalHerbal
Only in Nugget
CitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeEarthyCoconut
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemon
Property
| Property | Nugget | Puławski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–16% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.8% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–3.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 48–59% | 38–39% |
| Humulene | 12–22% | 24–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |