Herkules
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–2.4 mL
Germany
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Herkules
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Herkules
CitrusMelon
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Herkules | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2.4 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 30–45% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | Germany | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Fuggle
Warrior