Hop comparison
Bobek vs Willamette
Bobek is an aroma hop from Slovenia; Willamette is an aroma hop from USA. Alpha acids: 3.3–7.4% for Bobek versus 4.8–7.5% for Willamette, a similar bittering potential. Total oil: 0.7–1 versus 1–1.4 mL/100 g. Bobek has a clearly higher share of myrcene, the oil behind resinous, citrus and fruity notes. Bobek adds pine, lime, sage; Willamette, slightly spicy, hoppy, earthy. Sources list Willamette as a substitute for Bobek. Sources list Bobek as a substitute for Willamette.
| Bobek | Willamette | |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Aroma hop | Aroma hop |
| Origin | Slovenia | USA, Argentina |
| Year | – | 1976 |
| Breeder | Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing, Žalec | USDA |
| Alpha acids (% w/w) | 3.3–7.4 | 4.8–7.5 |
| Beta acids (% w/w) | 4–6.6 | 3.3–4.8 |
| Co-humulone (% of alpha) | 27–35 | 30–35 |
| Total oil (mL/100 g) | 0.7–1 | 1–1.4 |
| Myrcene (% of oil) | 49–57 | 40 |
| Humulene (% of oil) | 13–19 | 18.7–22 |
| Caryophyllene (% of oil) | 4–6 | 7–8 |
| Farnesene (% of oil) | 4–7.5 | 4.5–6 |
| Linalool (% of oil) | 1–1.7 | 0.8–0.9 |
| Aroma families | citrus, floral, resinous | citrus, tropical fruit, floral, herbal, spicy, earthy and woody |
| Descriptors | pine, lime, sage, fruit cocktail, artichoke, hay, lemon | slightly spicy, hoppy, earthy, ginger, citrusy, flowers, herbs, mild spice |
| Sources | 2 | 5 |
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