BobekvsSummit

Bobek and Summit are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Bobek

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–9.3%

Beta acid

4–6.6%

Total oil

0.7–4 mL

Slovenia

Summit

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bobek

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Summit

  • 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 Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis

Property

PropertyBobekSummit
Alpha acid3.5–9.3%15–17.5%
Beta acid4–6.6%4–6.5%
Co-humulone26–31%26–33%
Total oil0.7–4 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene30–45%30–40%
Humulene13–19%18–22%
Caryophyllene4–6%12–16%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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