Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Nectaron
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4.5–5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Nectaron
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 Nectaron
TropicalCitrusPineapplePassion fruitPeachGrapefruitNectar
Property
| Property | Bobek | Nectaron |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 9.5–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 4.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 26–28% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 59–65% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
Citra
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