Pilot
Alpha acid
8–11.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Pilot
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pilot
LemonSpicyMarmalade
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Pilot | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11.5% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–5% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–37% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–40% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 3–6% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Galena