Lubelski
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
2.5–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.2 mL
Poland
Sabro
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
1.8–3.5 mL
United States
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 Sabro
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Sabro
CitrusTangerineCoconutTropicalStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal
Property
| Property | Lubelski | Sabro |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–4% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.2 mL | 1.8–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–35% | 50–68% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 7–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 10–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |