Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Zenia
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangePineCitrusResin
Only in Admiral
TeaFreshHerbal
Only in Zenia
DankOnionFruityMarmaladeGarlic
Property
| Property | Admiral | Zenia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 4.4–5.1% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | - |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | - |
| Humulene | 23–26% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |