Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Herkules
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–2.4 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Herkules
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Herkules
CitrusMelon
Property
| Property | Bobek | Herkules |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 32–38% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1.4–2.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 30–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 7–12% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Fuggle
Warrior