Gaia
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
Lubelski
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
2.5–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.2 mL
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Gaia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Gaia
Hoppy
Only in Lubelski
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Property
| Property | Gaia | Lubelski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 2.5–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20–29% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.5–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–37% | 22–35% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 10–14% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | Poland |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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