Yellow SubvsSummer

Yellow Sub and Summer 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

Summer

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.6–6.4%

Beta acid

4.8–6.1%

Total oil

1.4–2 mL

Australia

Key differences

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusApricot

Only in Yellow Sub

SweetRedOrangeBlackberry

Only in Summer

MelonGrassyStone fruitPassion fruitPeach

Property

PropertyYellow SubSummer
Alpha acid6.2–7.2%5.6–6.4%
Beta acid-4.8–6.1%
Co-humulone-20–25%
Total oil-1.4–2 mL
Myrcene-29–38%
Humulene-28–50%
Caryophyllene-8–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginGermanyAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma

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