BobekvsSuper Galena
Bobek and Super Galena 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
Super Galena
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Super Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Super Galena
GrassySpicyPearPineappleGrapefruitGooseberryHoneyJuniper
Property
| Property | Bobek | Super Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 8–10% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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