Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Target
CitrusMarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Bobek | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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