LubelskivsHelga

Lubelski and Helga 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

Helga

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.4–7.3%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

0.6–1 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Lubelski

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Helga

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Lubelski

SpicyFloralMagnoliaLavender

Only in Helga

Noble

Property

PropertyLubelskiHelga
Alpha acid3–5%5.4–7.3%
Beta acid2.5–4%5–7%
Co-humulone22–28%20–23%
Total oil0.5–1.2 mL0.6–1 mL
Myrcene22–35%1–13%
Humulene30–40%35–55%
Caryophyllene6–11%10–45%
Farnesene10–14%0–1%
OriginPolandAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma

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