Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Zenith
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Bobek
Pine
Only in Zenith
Citrus
Property
| Property | Bobek | Zenith |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 9–11% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 25% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 51–53% |
| Humulene | 13–19% | 18–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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