Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Bobek | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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