Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Minstrel
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Minstrel
HerbalSpicyBerryOrange
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Minstrel | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.5% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.7 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–25% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 1–4% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 7–9% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Willamette