Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Columbia
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
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 Columbia
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 Columbia
PineappleLemonCitrusNoblePungent
Property
| Property | Bobek | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 15–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 3–5% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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