Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Eroica
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Only in Bobek
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Property
| Property | Eroica | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 0–1% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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