Lubelski Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Lubelski has heritage from Saaz which come through in the fine aroma characteristics. Despite being mostly used by Polish breweries, this hop originated in Zatec, Czech Republic.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Lubelski, the best alternatives are Saaz, Spalt, Sterling, or Tettnanger.

At A Glance

Profile Floral (magnolia and lavender), earth, noble-like
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 3.0 - 5.0%
Substitutes Saaz, Spalt, Sterling, Tettnanger
Pairs with Magnum
Beer Styles Lager

General Information

Country Czech Republic
Aliases Lublin, Lubelska
Storage Stability
Retains 70 - 75% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 3.0 - 5.0%
Beta Acid 2.5 - 4.0%
Cohumulone 25.0 - 28.0%
Total Oil 0.5 - 1.2 ml/100g
Myrcene 22.0 - 35.0%
Humulene 30.0 - 40.0%
Caryophyllene 6.0 - 11.0%
Farnesene 10.0 - 14.0%
Linalool 0.4 - 0.6%
Geraniol 0.2 - 0.4%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 800 - 1100 lbs/acre
Maturity Early
Tolerant Downy mildew
Growth Rate Fair to moderate
Cones Medium size with loose density
Ease of Harvest Difficult

Lubelski Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Earthy Floral
Variety Name
Lubelski Lublin Noble Saaz
Origin
Czechoslovakia
Last Updated
  • 2026-02-27 17:53:37
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.