PuławskivsEroica

Puławski (dual purpose) and Eroica (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

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Poland

Eroica

Bittering

Alpha acid

7.3–14.9%

Beta acid

3–5.3%

Total oil

0.8–1.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Puławski

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Eroica

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Puławski

WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal

Only in Eroica

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Property

PropertyPuławskiEroica
Alpha acid8–11%7.3–14.9%
Beta acid3–4%3–5.3%
Co-humulone26–30%40%
Total oil-0.8–1.3 mL
Myrcene38–39%55–65%
Humulene24–25%0–1%
Caryophyllene11–13%7–13%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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