Lubelski
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
2.5–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.2 mL
Poland
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
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 Summer
- 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 Summer
ApricotMelonGrassyCitrusStone fruitPassion fruitPeach
Property
| Property | Lubelski | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 5.6–6.4% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–4% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.2 mL | 1.4–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–35% | 29–38% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 28–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 10–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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