PuławskivsWillamette
Puławski and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Willamette
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 Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Puławski | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 5–6% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding