Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Sabro
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
1.8–3.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Sabro
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Sabro
CitrusTangerineCoconutTropicalStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal
Property
| Property | Bobek | Sabro |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1.8–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 50–68% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 7–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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