Hallertau TraditionvsYellow Sub
Hallertau Tradition and Yellow Sub are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.9 mL
Germany
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
Key differences
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hallertau Tradition
EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Property
| Property | Hallertau Tradition | Yellow Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 6.2–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | - |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.9 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 17–32% | - |
| Humulene | 35–50% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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