Sticky Fingers BlendvsBobek

Sticky Fingers Blend (dual purpose) and Bobek (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Sticky Fingers Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.92%

Beta acid

4.59%

Total oil

-

United States

Bobek

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–9.3%

Beta acid

4–6.6%

Total oil

0.7–4 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Bobek

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Sticky Fingers Blend

FruityEarthySpicyDank

Only in Bobek

PineFloral

Property

PropertySticky Fingers BlendBobek
Alpha acid11.92%3.5–9.3%
Beta acid4.59%4–6.6%
Co-humulone28–29%26–31%
Total oil-0.7–4 mL
Myrcene-30–45%
Humulene-13–19%
Caryophyllene-4–6%
Farnesene-4–7%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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