BobekvsSouthern Dawn
Bobek (bittering) and Southern Dawn (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Southern Dawn
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryCitrusFruityHerbalSpicy
Property
| Property | Bobek | Southern Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 11.2–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 4.3–5.9% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 31–33% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 22–45% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 17–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 4–10% |
| Origin | Slovenia | South Africa |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
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