Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Property
| Property | Bobek | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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