Northern Brewer (GR)vsBobek
Northern Brewer (GR) and Bobek are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Northern Brewer (GR)
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
1–2.1 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 Northern Brewer (GR)
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Northern Brewer (GR)
MintGrassy
Only in Bobek
Floral
Property
| Property | Northern Brewer (GR) | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 27–33% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1–2.1 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–45% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 35–50% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–20% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | Germany | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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