PuławskivsNugget

Puławski and Nugget are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

Poland

Nugget

Dual purpose

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

PropertyPuławskiNugget
Alpha acid8–11%9.5–16%
Beta acid3–4%3–5.8%
Co-humulone26–30%22–30%
Total oil-0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene38–39%48–59%
Humulene24–25%12–22%
Caryophyllene11–13%7–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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