BobekvsGlacier

Bobek (bittering) and Glacier (dual purpose) 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

Glacier

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

3.3–9.7%

Beta acid

5.4–10%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bobek

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Glacier

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Bobek

PineFloral

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyBobekGlacier
Alpha acid3.5–9.3%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid4–6.6%5.4–10%
Co-humulone26–31%11–16%
Total oil0.7–4 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene30–45%35–45%
Humulene13–19%25–35%
Caryophyllene4–6%8–13%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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