Gaia
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Gaia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Gaia
HoppySpicy
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Gaia | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–29% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–37% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 4–7% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Fuggle
Willamette