BobekvsDelta

Bobek (bittering) and Delta (aroma) 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

Delta

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.5–7%

Beta acid

5.5–7%

Total oil

0.5–1.1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bobek

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Delta

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Bobek

PineFloral

Only in Delta

CitrusMelonSpicy

Property

PropertyBobekDelta
Alpha acid3.5–9.3%5.5–7%
Beta acid4–6.6%5.5–7%
Co-humulone26–31%22–24%
Total oil0.7–4 mL0.5–1.1 mL
Myrcene30–45%25–40%
Humulene13–19%25–35%
Caryophyllene4–6%9–15%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeBitteringAroma

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