Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Meridian
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
6–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Meridian
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Meridian
CitrusLemonBerryTropicalMintSpearmint
Property
| Property | Bobek | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 6–9% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 45–50% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 7–9% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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