Yellow SubvsHallertau Tradition
Yellow Sub and Hallertau Tradition 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
Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
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 Hallertau Tradition
EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble
Property
| Property | Yellow Sub | Hallertau Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.2–7.2% | 4.6–7% |
| Beta acid | - | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 23–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 17–32% |
| Humulene | - | 35–50% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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