Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)vsBobek
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) (dual purpose) and Bobek (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Alpha acid
5.4–7.7%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 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 Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Bobek
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
EarthySweetHerbal
Only in Bobek
Pine
Property
| Property | Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.7% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.5% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 35–43% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–27% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 35–42% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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