LawtonvsBobek

Lawton and Bobek are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Lawton

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–4%

Beta acid

3–3.2%

Total oil

-

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 Lawton

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Bobek

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Lawton

PungentWoodyEarthyDank

Only in Bobek

PineFloral

Property

PropertyLawtonBobek
Alpha acid3.5–4%3.5–9.3%
Beta acid3–3.2%4–6.6%
Co-humulone-26–31%
Total oil-0.7–4 mL
Myrcene-30–45%
Humulene-13–19%
Caryophyllene-4–6%
Farnesene-4–7%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeBitteringBittering

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