Boomerang
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
Czech Republic
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Boomerang
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Bobek
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Boomerang
SpicyCitrus
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Boomerang | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 27–32% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–53% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 17–24% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Fuggle
Willamette