BobekvsPuławski

Bobek (bittering) and Puławski (dual purpose) 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

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Bobek

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Puławski

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Bobek

PineFloral

Only in Puławski

WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal

Property

PropertyBobekPuławski
Alpha acid3.5–9.3%8–11%
Beta acid4–6.6%3–4%
Co-humulone26–31%26–30%
Total oil0.7–4 mL-
Myrcene30–45%38–39%
Humulene13–19%24–25%
Caryophyllene4–6%11–13%
Farnesene4–7%-
OriginSloveniaPoland
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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