Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
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 Hydra
- 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Bobek
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hydra
CitrusTangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Hydra | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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