Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Hydra
CitrusTangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Property
| Property | Bobek | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 10.5–13.7% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 6.4–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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