Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Bobek
Pine
Only in Amarillo
SpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Bobek | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 6–9% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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