Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
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 Zenia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Zenia
DankResinOrangeOnionCitrusFruityMarmaladeGarlic
Only in Bobek
Floral
Property
| Property | Zenia | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 4.4–5.1% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | - | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–45% |
| Humulene | - | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | - | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |