BobekvsYellow Sub
Bobek (bittering) and Yellow Sub (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Yellow Sub
Alpha acid
6.2–7.2%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Yellow Sub
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Yellow Sub
SweetCitrusRedApricotOrangeBlackberry
Property
| Property | Bobek | Yellow Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 6.2–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | - |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | - |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | - |
| Humulene | 13–19% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
Amarillo
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