Gemini
Alpha acid
6–10.4%
Beta acid
3–4.28%
Total oil
-
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 Gemini
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Bobek
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Gemini
HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarinHayBlack currant
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Gemini | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10.4% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.28% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 31–32% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 32–33% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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