Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Puławski | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |