Beata
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
9–11%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Beata
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Beata
AlmondApricotHoney
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Beata | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 9–11% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–29% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 4–8% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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