BobekvsToyomidori
Bobek and Toyomidori 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
Toyomidori
Alpha acid
11–13%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Japan
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Toyomidori
- 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 Toyomidori
MildFruityTobaccoGreen
Property
| Property | Bobek | Toyomidori |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 11–13% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 58–60% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 9–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Japan |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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