Polish Lublin
Pedigree A landrace aroma variety grown in the area of the same name and widely believed to be a clonal selection of Saaz.
Maturity Early
Yield 1000 - 1400 kg./ha. or 900 - 1250 lb./ac.
Growth Habit Not vigorous or high yielding
Disease Reaction Some tolerance to downy mildew but susceptible to virus conditions
Pickability No problems
Drying/Baling Subject to shatter if mishandled
Cone Structure Light, quite fluffy cone
Quality
Luplin Present in small to moderate amounts, pale yellow
Aroma Mild and typical of noble aroma types, spicy, herbal
Alpha Acids 3.0 - 4.5% w/w
Beta Acids 2.5 - 3.5% w/w
Co-Humulone 25 - 30% of alpha acids
Storageability 40 - 55% alpha acids remaining after six (6) months storage at 20º C
Total Oil 0.7 - 1.2 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 25 - 35% of whole oil
Humulene 35 - 40% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 9 - 11% of whole oil
Farnesene 10 - 12% of whole oil
General Trade Perception Another source of the classical noble-aroma type hop with long and strong traditions
Possible Substitutions U.S. Saaz, Czech Saaz, US Tettnang
Beer Styles Pilsner
Other Information More freely available on the world market since opening of the former Eastern bloc