Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Contessa
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Bobek
Pine
Only in Contessa
GreenLemongrassPear
Property
| Property | Bobek | Contessa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 5–7.4% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 29–32% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 0.8–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | - |
| Humulene | 13–19% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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