Satus
Alpha acid
12–14.5%
Beta acid
8.5–9%
Total oil
1.5–2.8 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 Satus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Bobek
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Satus
CitrusClean
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Satus | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14.5% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–9% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 32–35% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.8 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–45% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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