Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Minstrel
- 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 Minstrel
HerbalSpicyBerryOrange
Property
| Property | Bobek | Minstrel |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 3–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 0.5–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 22–25% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 1–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 7–9% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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