BobekvsSticky Fingers Blend

Bobek (bittering) and Sticky Fingers Blend (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Bobek

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–9.3%

Beta acid

4–6.6%

Total oil

0.7–4 mL

Slovenia

Sticky Fingers Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.92%

Beta acid

4.59%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bobek

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend

  • 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 Sticky Fingers Blend

FruityEarthySpicyDank

Property

PropertyBobekSticky Fingers Blend
Alpha acid3.5–9.3%11.92%
Beta acid4–6.6%4.59%
Co-humulone26–31%28–29%
Total oil0.7–4 mL-
Myrcene30–45%-
Humulene13–19%-
Caryophyllene4–6%-
Farnesene4–7%-
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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