Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Epic
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
1.7–2.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Epic
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
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Only in Epic
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Property
| Property | Bobek | Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 1.7–2.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 30–33% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 11–12% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 41–43% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 1–2% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 1–2% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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