Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cluster
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Only in Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Property
| Property | Puławski | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 38–46% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |