Bobek Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

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.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Bobek, the best alternatives are Fuggle, Styrian Golding, or Willamette.

At A Glance

Profile Pine with overall pleasant aroma of spice and floral.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 3.5 - 9.3%
Substitutes Fuggle, Styrian Golding, Willamette
Beer Styles Lager, English Ale

General Information

Country Slovenia
Aliases Styrian Golding B, Styrian Bobek
Storage Stability
Retains 66% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

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 & Cultivation

Yield 800 lbs/acre
Maturity Middle to late
Tolerant Downy mildew, powdery mildew
Growth Rate Moderate
Cones Small size
Ease of Harvest Good

Bobek Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-25 10:20:30
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.