Bouclier
Alpha acid
3.8–8.5%
Beta acid
2.4–3.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.6 mL
France
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Bouclier
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bouclier
HerbalGrassySpicyCitrus
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Bouclier | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–8.5% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 2.4–3.3% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 42–47% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.6 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 33–35% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | - | 4–7% |
| Origin | France | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Fuggle
Willamette