Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Grungeist
Alpha acid
2.9%
Beta acid
9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Grungeist
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Bobek
Pine
Only in Grungeist
KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonLavenderZest
Property
| Property | Bobek | Grungeist |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 2.9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 9% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 19.2% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | - |
| Humulene | 13–19% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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