Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
HBC 630
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick HBC 630
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Bobek
Pine
Only in HBC 630
CherryHerbalCitrusRaspberryTropicalCandyFruity
Property
| Property | Bobek | HBC 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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