Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Melba
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
2–4 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Melba
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Melba
Passion fruitGrapefruitCitrusSpicy
Property
| Property | Bobek | Melba |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 2–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | - |
| Humulene | 13–19% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
Fuggle
Willamette