PuławskivsTettnanger

Puławski and Tettnanger 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

Tettnanger

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

2.5–5.8%

Beta acid

2.8–5.3%

Total oil

0.4–1.1 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Puławski

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Tettnanger

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Puławski

WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal

Only in Tettnanger

SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant

Property

PropertyPuławskiTettnanger
Alpha acid8–11%2.5–5.8%
Beta acid3–4%2.8–5.3%
Co-humulone26–30%22–28%
Total oil-0.4–1.1 mL
Myrcene38–39%40–41%
Humulene24–25%20–21%
Caryophyllene11–13%6–7%
Farnesene-11–12%
OriginPolandGermany
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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