BobekvsYeoman

Bobek (bittering) and Yeoman (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Bobek

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–9.3%

Beta acid

4–6.6%

Total oil

0.7–4 mL

Slovenia

Yeoman

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.7–2.4 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Bobek

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Bobek

PineFloral

Only in Yeoman

NobleCitrus

Property

PropertyBobekYeoman
Alpha acid3.5–9.3%12–16%
Beta acid4–6.6%4–5%
Co-humulone26–31%25%
Total oil0.7–4 mL1.7–2.4 mL
Myrcene30–45%47–49%
Humulene13–19%19–21%
Caryophyllene4–6%9–10%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited Kingdom
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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