Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Satus
Alpha acid
12–14.5%
Beta acid
8.5–9%
Total oil
1.5–2.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Satus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Satus
CitrusClean
Property
| Property | Bobek | Satus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 12–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 8.5–9% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 32–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1.5–2.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 40–45% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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