Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
NZH-107
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.4–2.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick NZH-107
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in NZH-107
Passion fruitCitrusGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Bobek | NZH-107 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 27–31% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1.4–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 7–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 4–8% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 4–7% |
| Origin | Slovenia | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
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