Ella
Alpha acid
13.3–19.2%
Beta acid
4–7.8%
Total oil
2.4–3.4 mL
Australia
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Ella
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Ella
SpicyGrapefruitTropicalNobleAnise
Only in Bobek
Pine
Property
| Property | Ella | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.3–19.2% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.8% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 2.4–3.4 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–50% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–18% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 12–14% | 4–7% |
| Origin | Australia | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Fuggle
Palisade