PekkovsPuławski

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

Pekko

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13–16%

Beta acid

3.5–5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Puławski

Dual purpose

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

PropertyPekkoPuławski
Alpha acid13–16%8–11%
Beta acid3.5–5%3–4%
Co-humulone27–30%26–30%
Total oil1–3 mL-
Myrcene20–30%38–39%
Humulene20–28%24–25%
Caryophyllene15–20%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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