Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Zula
Alpha acid
8–14%
Beta acid
3.8–7%
Total oil
1.1–2 mL
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Zula
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Only in Zula
CleanCitrusTropicalFruity
Property
| Property | Bobek | Zula |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–9.3% | 8–14% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.6% | 3.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 26–31% | 30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4 mL | 1.1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | - |
| Humulene | 13–19% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | Poland |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Willamette