BOBEK  

( STYRIAN GOLDING B )

-         Breeding Properties:

Bobek is a diploid hybrid between Northern Brewer and a TG seedling of unknown origin. It is a medium late variety, its optimal picking time in Slovenia being between August 28th and September 5th.

-         Characteristic Ingredients and Brewing Quality:

Bobek has an intense and pleasant hoppy aroma. It contains 3.5 - 7 % of α - acids (28 - 34 % of cohumulone). The ratio between α - and β - acids is about 1. The essential oil content varies from 0.7 to 4.0 % of dry hops. The ratio between α - humulene and β - caryophyllene in the essential oil is about 3. Bobek has a good storage stability. Beer prepared with this variety has good organoleptical scores for its bitterness and aroma. It is worth mentioning that among all the hop varieties in Slovenia this one has the highest content of β -acids.

-         Technical Data: (HPLC & Oil componets)

Alpha Acids:                         3.5 – 7.0 %

Beta Acids:                           4.0 – 6.1 %

Cohumulone:                      27 – 31 % of alpha acids

Colupulone:                         48 – 53 % of beta acids

Total Oil:                                0.7 – 4.0 % of dry matter

Myrcene:                               30 – 45 % of whole oil

α – humulene:                     13– 19 % of whole oil

β – caryophyllenne:              4 – 6 % of whole oil

Farnesene:                            4 – 7 % of whole oil

-         General Trade Perception: 

A world-renowned mild, excellent, coupelet with moderate bitterness, widespread usage in both ale and lager brewing.

-         Typical Beer Styles:

English style Ale, ESB, Lager, Pilsner