Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Pilot
Alpha acid
8–11.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Pilot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Pilot
LemonSpicyMarmalade
Property
| Property | Bobek | Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 8–11.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 3.3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 28–37% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 35–40% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 3–6% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Galena