Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Crystal
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Puławski | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 30–55% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt