Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Target | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–13.5% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.7% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 17–23% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Willamette