Lubelski
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
2.5–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.2 mL
Poland
Samba
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 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 Samba
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Samba
TropicalPineappleMangoStone fruitCandyOrange
Property
| Property | Lubelski | Samba |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–4% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.2 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–35% | - |
| Humulene | 30–40% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 10–14% | - |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |