BobekvsPacific Jade
Bobek (bittering) and Pacific Jade (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
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Pacific Jade
CitrusSpicyHerbalBlack currant
Property
| Property | Bobek | Pacific Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 12–14% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 7–8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1.1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 33–34% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 32–33% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 10–11% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Cluster
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