Mount HoodvsBobek
Mount Hood (aroma) and Bobek (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 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 Mount Hood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
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 Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Fuggle
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