Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Summer
- 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 Summer
ApricotMelonGrassyCitrusStone fruitPassion fruitPeach
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Summer | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–6.4% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–38% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 28–50% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | Australia | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Fuggle
Palisade