Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 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 Saaz (US)
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Bobek
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Saaz (US)
SlightlyEarthyNoble
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Saaz (US) | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–4.5% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 9–13% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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