BobekvsSun

Bobek and Sun 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

Sun

Bittering

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4.5–7%

Total oil

-

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 Sun

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Bobek

PineFloral

Only in Sun

Herbal

Property

PropertyBobekSun
Alpha acid3.5–9.3%12–16%
Beta acid4–6.6%4.5–7%
Co-humulone26–31%30–40%
Total oil0.7–4 mL-
Myrcene30–45%-
Humulene13–19%-
Caryophyllene4–6%-
Farnesene4–7%-
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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