PuławskivsStirling

Puławski and Stirling 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

Stirling

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.3–1.9 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Puławski

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Stirling

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Herbal

Only in Puławski

WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemon

Only in Stirling

CitusSpicyFloral

Property

PropertyPuławskiStirling
Alpha acid8–11%6–12%
Beta acid3–4%4–6%
Co-humulone26–30%21–28%
Total oil-1.3–1.9 mL
Myrcene38–39%44–48%
Humulene24–25%19–23%
Caryophyllene11–13%5–7%
Farnesene-11–17%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose