Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Saaz (US)
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Saaz (US)
SlightlyEarthyNoble
Property
| Property | Bobek | Saaz (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 3–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 35–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 9–13% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
Fuggle
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