Southern TropicvsBobek
Southern Tropic and Bobek are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Tropic
Alpha acid
12.6–18.1%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Southern Tropic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Bobek
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Southern Tropic
MelonTroicalGuavaButterscotchLemongrassCoconutPungentPineappleBubblegumCitrus
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Southern Tropic | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.6–18.1% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–46% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 14–40% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–14% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 8–11% | 4–7% |
| Origin | South Africa | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Fuggle
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