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
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
2.5–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.2 mL
Poland
Yellow Sub
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
| Property | Lubelski | Yellow Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 6.2–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–4% | - |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 22–35% | - |
| Humulene | 30–40% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 10–14% | - |
| Origin | Poland | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |