LubelskivsHersbrucker

Lubelski and Hersbrucker 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

Hersbrucker

Aroma

Alpha acid

1.5–5%

Beta acid

2.5–6%

Total oil

0.5–1.3 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Lubelski

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Hersbrucker

  • 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 Hersbrucker

NobleHayOrangeTobacco

Property

PropertyLubelskiHersbrucker
Alpha acid3–5%1.5–5%
Beta acid2.5–4%2.5–6%
Co-humulone22–28%17–25%
Total oil0.5–1.2 mL0.5–1.3 mL
Myrcene22–35%15–30%
Humulene30–40%20–30%
Caryophyllene6–11%8–13%
Farnesene10–14%0–1%
OriginPolandGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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