BobekvsNobility Blend
Bobek (bittering) and Nobility Blend (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Bobek
Pine
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenSpicy
Property
| Property | Bobek | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 6–8% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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