LubelskivsFuggle

Lubelski and Fuggle are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Lubelski

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5%

Beta acid

2.5–4%

Total oil

0.5–1.2 mL

Poland

Fuggle

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.4–6.1%

Beta acid

2.1–3.5%

Total oil

0.44–1 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Lubelski

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Fuggle

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 Lubelski

SpicyFloralMagnoliaLavender

Only in Fuggle

WoodyGrassyMintMild

Property

PropertyLubelskiFuggle
Alpha acid3–5%2.4–6.1%
Beta acid2.5–4%2.1–3.5%
Co-humulone22–28%25–32%
Total oil0.5–1.2 mL0.44–1 mL
Myrcene22–35%15–25%
Humulene30–40%30–40%
Caryophyllene6–11%11–15%
Farnesene10–14%5–8%
OriginPolandUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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