Southern AromavsLubelski

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

Southern Aroma

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.6–7.3%

Beta acid

5.4–6%

Total oil

0.6–0.8 mL

South Africa

Lubelski

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5%

Beta acid

2.5–4%

Total oil

0.5–1.2 mL

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Southern Aroma

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Lubelski

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Southern Aroma

HayHerbalStrawNobleBlack currant

Only in Lubelski

SpicyMagnoliaLavender

Property

PropertySouthern AromaLubelski
Alpha acid3.6–7.3%3–5%
Beta acid5.4–6%2.5–4%
Co-humulone19–25%22–28%
Total oil0.6–0.8 mL0.5–1.2 mL
Myrcene17–28%22–35%
Humulene22–23%30–40%
Caryophyllene13–15%6–11%
Farnesene0–1%10–14%
OriginSouth AfricaPoland
PurposeAromaAroma

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