GrungeistvsYellow Sub
Grungeist and Yellow Sub are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Grungeist
Alpha acid
2.9%
Beta acid
9%
Total oil
-
United States
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Grungeist
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Yellow Sub
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Grungeist
KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonFloralLavenderZest
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Property
| Property | Grungeist | Yellow Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.9% | 6.2–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 9% | - |
| Co-humulone | 19.2% | - |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | - | - |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |