Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
Lubelski
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
2.5–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.2 mL
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Contessa
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Lubelski
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Contessa
GreenLemongrassPear
Only in Lubelski
SpicyMagnoliaLavender
Property
| Property | Contessa | Lubelski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7.4% | 2.5–4% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.9 mL | 0.5–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 22–35% |
| Humulene | - | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 10–14% |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |