Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 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 Orion
- 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
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Orion
Spicy
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Orion | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5.75% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.1 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 41–56% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 16–26% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–13% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | Germany | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Challenger
Willamette