Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Puławski | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |