Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Riwaka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Riwaka
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruitCitrus
Property
| Property | Bobek | Riwaka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 29–38% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 67–70% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 8–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 2–6% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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