Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
HBC 586
Alpha acid
18–22%
Beta acid
11–14%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick HBC 586
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 HBC 586
MangoLycheeCitrusHerbalGuavaSpicy
Property
| Property | Bobek | HBC 586 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 18–22% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 11–14% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 8–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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