Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Harlequin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Harlequin
Passion fruitPeachPineapple
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | 4–7% |
| Origin | UK | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Mosaic