BobekvsCascade

Bobek (bittering) and Cascade (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Bobek

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–9.3%

Beta acid

4–6.6%

Total oil

0.7–4 mL

Slovenia

Cascade

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4.5–9%

Beta acid

4.8–7.5%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bobek

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Cascade

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PineFloral

Only in Bobek

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Only in Cascade

GrapefruitSpicyCitrus

Property

PropertyBobekCascade
Alpha acid3.5–9.3%4.5–9%
Beta acid4–6.6%4.8–7.5%
Co-humulone26–31%30–40%
Total oil0.7–4 mL0.7–2.5 mL
Myrcene30–45%45–60%
Humulene13–19%8–20%
Caryophyllene4–6%3–9%
Farnesene4–7%3–9%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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