Vital
Alpha acid
9–16%
Beta acid
6–11%
Total oil
1.1–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Vital
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- 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 Vital
PlumLavenderSpicyLicorice
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Vital | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–16% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 6–11% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–26% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1.1–2.5 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–60% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 2–5% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 4–7% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Fuggle
Willamette