BobekvsSouthern Tropic
Bobek and Southern Tropic are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Southern Tropic
Alpha acid
12.6–18.1%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Tropic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Southern Tropic
MelonTroicalGuavaButterscotchLemongrassCoconutPungentPineappleBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Bobek | Southern Tropic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 12.6–18.1% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 19–46% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 14–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 6–14% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 8–11% |
| Origin | Slovenia | South Africa |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Fuggle
Willamette