Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 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 Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Puławski | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |