BobekvsPacific Gem
Bobek and Pacific Gem are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Pacific Gem
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
0.8–1.6 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Pacific Gem
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineFloral
Only in Bobek
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Only in Pacific Gem
Black currantBerryBlackberryOak
Property
| Property | Bobek | Pacific Gem |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 13–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 0.8–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 6–12% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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