CTZvsBobek

CTZ (dual purpose) and Bobek (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

CTZ

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–17%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Bobek

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–9.3%

Beta acid

4–6.6%

Total oil

0.7–4 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Bobek

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank

Only in Bobek

PineFloral

Property

PropertyCTZBobek
Alpha acid14.5–17%3.5–9.3%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%4–6.6%
Co-humulone28–35%26–31%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL0.7–4 mL
Myrcene45–55%30–45%
Humulene9–14%13–19%
Caryophyllene6–10%4–6%
Farnesene0–1%4–7%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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