DeltavsBobek

Delta (aroma) and Bobek (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Delta

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.5–7%

Beta acid

5.5–7%

Total oil

0.5–1.1 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 Delta

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

When to pick Bobek

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Delta

CitrusMelonSpicy

Only in Bobek

PineFloral

Property

PropertyDeltaBobek
Alpha acid5.5–7%3.5–9.3%
Beta acid5.5–7%4–6.6%
Co-humulone22–24%26–31%
Total oil0.5–1.1 mL0.7–4 mL
Myrcene25–40%30–45%
Humulene25–35%13–19%
Caryophyllene9–15%4–6%
Farnesene0–1%4–7%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeAromaBittering

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