Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 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 Olympic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
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 Olympic
CitrusSpicy
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Olympic | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.6–13.8% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–6.1% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 0.86–2.55 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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