HBC 630vsBobek

HBC 630 (dual purpose) and Bobek (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

HBC 630

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–15%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Bobek

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–9.3%

Beta acid

4–6.6%

Total oil

0.7–4 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick HBC 630

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • 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 HBC 630

CherryHerbalCitrusRaspberryTropicalCandyFruity

Only in Bobek

Pine

Property

PropertyHBC 630Bobek
Alpha acid12–15%3.5–9.3%
Beta acid5–7%4–6.6%
Co-humulone20–26%26–31%
Total oil1.5–3 mL0.7–4 mL
Myrcene40–50%30–45%
Humulene15–20%13–19%
Caryophyllene11–15%4–6%
Farnesene0–1%4–7%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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