Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Premiant
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
3.5–6.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Czech Republic
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Premiant
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Premiant
Neutral
Property
| Property | Bobek | Premiant |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 7–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 18–23% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 35–50% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 20–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 1–3% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Czech Republic |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Fuggle
Willamette