Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Ella
Alpha acid
13.3–19.2%
Beta acid
4–7.8%
Total oil
2.4–3.4 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Ella
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Bobek
Pine
Only in Ella
SpicyGrapefruitTropicalNobleAnise
Property
| Property | Bobek | Ella |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 13.3–19.2% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 4–7.8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 2.4–3.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 34–50% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 5–18% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 12–14% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Palisade