Bobek was bred in the Zalec region of Slovenia and it a cross between a Slovenian male and Northern Brewer. It was an attempt to create both high alpha and good aroma.
The substitutes for this, although good, can't quite carry the combination that Bobek yields.
Aliases | Styrian Golding B, Styrian Bobek |
Profile | Pine with overall pleasant aroma of spice and floral. |
Country | Slovenia |
Substitutes | Fuggle, Styrian Golding, Willamette |
Purpose | Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
Yield | 800 lbs/acre |
Storage | Retains 66% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
Beer Styles | Lager, English Ale |
Tolerant | Downy mildew, powdery mildew |
Alpha Acid | 3.5 - 9.3% |
Beta Acid | 4.0 - 6.6% |
Cohumulone | 26.0 - 31.0% |
Total Oil | 0.7 - 4.0 ml/100g |
Myrcene | 30.0 - 63.0% |
Humulene | 12.0 - 19.0% |
Caryophyllene | 4.0 - 6.0% |
Farnesene | 3.0 - 7.0% |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Cones | Small size |
Maturity | Middle to late |
Ease of Harvest | Good |