Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Pahto
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Pahto
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Pahto
NeutralHerbalEarthyCleanSmooth
Property
| Property | Bobek | Pahto |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 17–20% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 26–32% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 58–72% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 8–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 3–6% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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