ArchervsLubelski

Archer and Lubelski are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Archer

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–6%

Beta acid

2–3%

Total oil

0.6–0.8 mL

United Kingdom

Lubelski

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5%

Beta acid

2.5–4%

Total oil

0.5–1.2 mL

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Archer

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Lubelski

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Archer

ApricotLimeCitrusPeach

Only in Lubelski

SpicyMagnoliaLavender

Property

PropertyArcherLubelski
Alpha acid4–6%3–5%
Beta acid2–3%2.5–4%
Co-humulone32–38%22–28%
Total oil0.6–0.8 mL0.5–1.2 mL
Myrcene20–25%22–35%
Humulene26–30%30–40%
Caryophyllene-6–11%
Farnesene0–1%10–14%
OriginUnited KingdomPoland
PurposeAromaAroma

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