Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Bobek | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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