Yellow SubvsIdaho 7
Yellow Sub and Idaho 7 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
Idaho 7
Alpha acid
9.5–14.9%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Yellow Sub
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Idaho 7
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusApricotOrange
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetRedBlackberry
Only in Idaho 7
Black currantTropicalGrapefruitPapayaResinPineFloralBlack currantEarthy
Property
| Property | Yellow Sub | Idaho 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.2–7.2% | 9.5–14.9% |
| Beta acid | - | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 30–40% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |