Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Bobek
- 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 Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Puławski | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | - | 4–7% |
| Origin | Poland | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Fuggle
Willamette