BobekvsZythos

Bobek (bittering) and Zythos (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

Zythos

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–12.5%

Beta acid

4.7–6.2%

Total oil

0.7–1.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bobek

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

When to pick Zythos

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PineFloral

Only in Bobek

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Only in Zythos

TangerineCitrusGrapefruitTropical

Property

PropertyBobekZythos
Alpha acid3.5–9.3%10–12.5%
Beta acid4–6.6%4.7–6.2%
Co-humulone26–31%28–31%
Total oil0.7–4 mL0.7–1.2 mL
Myrcene30–45%30–50%
Humulene13–19%14–23%
Caryophyllene4–6%7–10%
Farnesene4–7%1–3%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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