BobekvsHartwick

Bobek (bittering) and Hartwick (aroma) 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

Hartwick

Aroma

Alpha acid

12.28%

Beta acid

5.77%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bobek

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Hartwick

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pine

Only in Bobek

Floral

Only in Hartwick

Pineapple

Property

PropertyBobekHartwick
Alpha acid3.5–9.3%12.28%
Beta acid4–6.6%5.77%
Co-humulone26–31%-
Total oil0.7–4 mL-
Myrcene30–45%-
Humulene13–19%-
Caryophyllene4–6%-
Farnesene4–7%-
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeBitteringAroma

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