Sun
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4.5–7%
Total oil
-
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 Sun
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
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 Sun
Herbal
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Sun | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–45% |
| Humulene | - | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | - | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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