Lubelski
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
2.5–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.2 mL
Poland
Monroe
Alpha acid
2.5–2.9%
Beta acid
6.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.95–1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Lubelski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Monroe
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Lubelski
SpicyFloralMagnoliaLavender
Only in Monroe
MildSmoothStrawberryCherryPlumPassion fruitRaspberryOrangeRaspberry
Property
| Property | Lubelski | Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 2.5–2.9% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–4% | 6.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.2 mL | 0.95–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–35% | - |
| Humulene | 30–40% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 10–14% | - |
| Origin | Poland | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Stirling