Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 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 Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Puławski | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |