Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Riwaka
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Only in Riwaka
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruitCitrus
Property
| Property | Puławski | Riwaka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 29–38% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 67–70% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 8–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 2–6% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Calypso