LubelskivsYellow Sub

Lubelski and Yellow Sub are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Lubelski

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5%

Beta acid

2.5–4%

Total oil

0.5–1.2 mL

Poland

Yellow Sub

Aroma

Alpha acid

6.2–7.2%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

-

Germany

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 Yellow Sub

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Lubelski

SpicyFloralMagnoliaLavender

Only in Yellow Sub

SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry

Property

PropertyLubelskiYellow Sub
Alpha acid3–5%6.2–7.2%
Beta acid2.5–4%-
Co-humulone22–28%-
Total oil0.5–1.2 mL-
Myrcene22–35%-
Humulene30–40%-
Caryophyllene6–11%-
Farnesene10–14%-
OriginPolandGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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