Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Smaragd
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Smaragd
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Bobek
Pine
Only in Smaragd
FruitySpicyTobaccoAniseCloveNoble
Property
| Property | Bobek | Smaragd |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 4–6% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 13–18% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 30–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 9–14% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Fuggle
Willamette