BobekvsPetoskey

Bobek (bittering) and Petoskey (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Bobek

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–9.3%

Beta acid

4–6.6%

Total oil

0.7–4 mL

Slovenia

Petoskey

Aroma

Alpha acid

12.1%

Beta acid

6.16%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bobek

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Petoskey

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Bobek

Pine

Only in Petoskey

PungentPineapple

Property

PropertyBobekPetoskey
Alpha acid3.5–9.3%12.1%
Beta acid4–6.6%6.16%
Co-humulone26–31%-
Total oil0.7–4 mL-
Myrcene30–45%-
Humulene13–19%-
Caryophyllene4–6%-
Farnesene4–7%-
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeBitteringAroma

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