BobekvsPacific Sunrise
Bobek and Pacific Sunrise 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 Sunrise
Alpha acid
12.5–14.5%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Pacific Sunrise
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineFloral
Only in Bobek
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Only in Pacific Sunrise
WoodyLemonOrangeMangoMelon
Property
| Property | Bobek | Pacific Sunrise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 12.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 20–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Fuggle
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