Merkur
Alpha acid
12–16.2%
Beta acid
4.5–7.3%
Total oil
2–3 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 Merkur
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Merkur
SugarPineappleMintCitrusEarthy
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Merkur | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16.2% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.3% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 17–20% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–50% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 28–32% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | Germany | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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