Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
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 Medusa
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Bobek
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Medusa
GuavaMelonCitrusApricotLemonLimeAlfalfaPeach
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Medusa | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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