Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Delta
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Only in Delta
CitrusMelonSpicy
Property
| Property | Puławski | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 5.5–7% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 25–40% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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