Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Pekko
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Puławski
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalLemon
Only in Pekko
PleasantFloralCitrusMintMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSage
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapaya
Property
| Property | Pekko | Puławski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 38–39% |
| Humulene | 20–28% | 24–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–20% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |