Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Belma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrusTropical
Property
| Property | Puławski | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | - |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon
Pacific Gem