Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Summer
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Summer
ApricotMelonGrassyCitrusStone fruitPassion fruitPeach
Property
| Property | Bobek | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 5.6–6.4% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1.4–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 29–38% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 28–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
Fuggle
Palisade