NewportvsBobek

Newport and Bobek are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Newport

Bittering

Alpha acid

10.5–17%

Beta acid

5.5–9.1%

Total oil

1.3–3.6 mL

United States

Bobek

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–9.3%

Beta acid

4–6.6%

Total oil

0.7–4 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Newport

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Bobek

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Newport

WineBalsamicCitrusEarthy

Only in Bobek

PineFloral

Property

PropertyNewportBobek
Alpha acid10.5–17%3.5–9.3%
Beta acid5.5–9.1%4–6.6%
Co-humulone36–38%26–31%
Total oil1.3–3.6 mL0.7–4 mL
Myrcene45–55%30–45%
Humulene15–20%13–19%
Caryophyllene7–11%4–6%
Farnesene0–1%4–7%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeBitteringBittering

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