Kazbek
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Czech Republic
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Kazbek
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
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 Kazbek
SpicyLemon
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Kazbek | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Fuggle
Willamette