Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Helga
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Helga
Noble
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Helga | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.3% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 1–13% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–45% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | Australia | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Fuggle
Willamette