Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Riwaka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
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 Riwaka
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruitCitrus
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Riwaka | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–6.5% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 29–38% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 67–70% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 8–10% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–6% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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