Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick HORT9909
- 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
Pine
Only in Bobek
Floral
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetSpicyCitrusLemonNobleBlack currant
Property
| Property | Bobek | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Willamette