Yellow SubvsGrungeist
Yellow Sub and Grungeist are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
Grungeist
Alpha acid
2.9%
Beta acid
9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Yellow Sub
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Grungeist
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Only in Grungeist
KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonFloralLavenderZest
Property
| Property | Yellow Sub | Grungeist |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.2–7.2% | 2.9% |
| Beta acid | - | 9% |
| Co-humulone | - | 19.2% |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | - | - |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |