Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Merkur
Alpha acid
12–16.2%
Beta acid
4.5–7.3%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Merkur
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Merkur
SugarPineappleMintCitrusEarthy
Property
| Property | Bobek | Merkur |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 12–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 4.5–7.3% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 17–20% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 45–50% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 28–32% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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