Lubelski
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
2.5–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.2 mL
Poland
Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
United States
Key differences
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 Saaz (US)
SlightlyEarthyNoble
Property
| Property | Lubelski | Saaz (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 3–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–4% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.2 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–35% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 35–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 10–14% | 9–13% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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