Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemon
Only in Nugget
CitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Puławski | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |