Yeoman
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.7–2.4 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 Yeoman
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
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 Yeoman
NobleCitrus
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Yeoman | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1.7–2.4 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–49% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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