Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Motueka
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lemon
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaHerbal
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Puławski | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–13% |
| Origin | Poland | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Sterling