Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Lawton
Alpha acid
3.5–4%
Beta acid
3–3.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Lawton
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Lawton
PungentWoodyEarthyDank
Property
| Property | Bobek | Lawton |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 3.5–4% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 3–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | - |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | - |
| Humulene | 13–19% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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