PuławskivsUltra

Puławski (dual purpose) and Ultra (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

Poland

Ultra

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–9.7%

Beta acid

3.6–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.5 mL

United States

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 Ultra

  • 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 Ultra

MildPleasantFloral

Property

PropertyPuławskiUltra
Alpha acid8–11%3–9.7%
Beta acid3–4%3.6–5%
Co-humulone26–30%25–35%
Total oil-0.8–1.5 mL
Myrcene38–39%50–60%
Humulene24–25%10–15%
Caryophyllene11–13%6–9%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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