BobekvsNugget

Bobek (bittering) and Nugget (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Bobek

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–9.3%

Beta acid

4–6.6%

Total oil

0.7–4 mL

Slovenia

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bobek

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Nugget

  • 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 Nugget

HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyBobekNugget
Alpha acid3.5–9.3%9.5–16%
Beta acid4–6.6%3–5.8%
Co-humulone26–31%22–30%
Total oil0.7–4 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene30–45%48–59%
Humulene13–19%12–22%
Caryophyllene4–6%7–10%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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