NuggetvsPuławski

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

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 mL

United States

Puławski

Dual purpose

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

PropertyNuggetPuławski
Alpha acid9.5–16%8–11%
Beta acid3–5.8%3–4%
Co-humulone22–30%26–30%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL-
Myrcene48–59%38–39%
Humulene12–22%24–25%
Caryophyllene7–10%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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