Pacific GemvsPuławski
Pacific Gem (bittering) and Puławski (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pacific Gem
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
0.8–1.6 mL
New Zealand
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Gem
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Puławski
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pacific Gem
Black currantBerryBlackberryFloralOakPine
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Property
| Property | Pacific Gem | Puławski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.6 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 38–39% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 24–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–12% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | Poland |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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