ChallengervsYellow Sub
Challenger (dual purpose) and Yellow Sub (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Challenger
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Yellow Sub
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Property
| Property | Challenger | Yellow Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–9% | 6.2–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | - |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | - |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–42% | - |
| Humulene | 24–26% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Amarillo