Yellow SubvsLubelski

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

Yellow Sub

Aroma

Alpha acid

6.2–7.2%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

-

Germany

Lubelski

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5%

Beta acid

2.5–4%

Total oil

0.5–1.2 mL

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Yellow Sub

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Lubelski

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 Lubelski

SpicyFloralMagnoliaLavender

Property

PropertyYellow SubLubelski
Alpha acid6.2–7.2%3–5%
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%
OriginGermanyPoland
PurposeAromaAroma

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