PuławskivsFirst Gold
Puławski and First Gold are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
First Gold
Alpha acid
5.6–10%
Beta acid
2.3–4.1%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick First Gold
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemon
Only in First Gold
TangerineApricotMagnoliaRedberryOrangeSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Puławski | First Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 5.6–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 2.3–4.1% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 29–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 24–28% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 20–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 2–4% |
| Origin | Poland | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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