LubelskivsHuell Melon

Lubelski and Huell Melon 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

Huell Melon

Aroma

Alpha acid

6.9–8%

Beta acid

6–8%

Total oil

0.8–1.2 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Lubelski

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Huell Melon

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Lubelski

SpicyFloralMagnoliaLavender

Only in Huell Melon

MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruitySweetOrangeVanilla

Property

PropertyLubelskiHuell Melon
Alpha acid3–5%6.9–8%
Beta acid2.5–4%6–8%
Co-humulone22–28%25–30%
Total oil0.5–1.2 mL0.8–1.2 mL
Myrcene22–35%35–37%
Humulene30–40%10–20%
Caryophyllene6–11%5–10%
Farnesene10–14%0–1%
OriginPolandGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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