Nectaron
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4.5–5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
New Zealand
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Nectaron
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 Nectaron
TropicalCitrusPineapplePassion fruitPeachGrapefruitNectar
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Nectaron | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–12% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 26–28% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–65% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Citra
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