AdmiralvsBobek

Admiral and Bobek are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Admiral

Bittering

Alpha acid

13–16.2%

Beta acid

4.8–6.1%

Total oil

1–1.7 mL

United Kingdom

Bobek

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–9.3%

Beta acid

4–6.6%

Total oil

0.7–4 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Admiral

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Bobek

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pine

Only in Admiral

OrangeTeaFreshCitrusResinHerbal

Only in Bobek

Floral

Property

PropertyAdmiralBobek
Alpha acid13–16.2%3.5–9.3%
Beta acid4.8–6.1%4–6.6%
Co-humulone37–45%26–31%
Total oil1–1.7 mL0.7–4 mL
Myrcene39–48%30–45%
Humulene23–26%13–19%
Caryophyllene6–8%4–6%
Farnesene0–2%4–7%
OriginUnited KingdomSlovenia
PurposeBitteringBittering

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