Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Puławski | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |