BobekvsBramling Cross
Bobek (bittering) and Bramling Cross (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Bramling Cross
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
2.3–3.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Bramling Cross
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Bramling Cross
Black currantLoganberryVanillaLemonSpicy
Property
| Property | Bobek | Bramling Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 5–8% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 2.3–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 33–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 35–37% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 29–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 14–16% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–2% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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