Ahhhroma
Alpha acid
15.4–18.8%
Beta acid
6–9%
Total oil
2.1–4 mL
United States
Zeus
Alpha acid
13–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2.4–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahhhroma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zeus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ahhhroma
TangerinePineappleLimeMangoCinnamonPear
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Ahhhroma | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15.4–18.8% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–9% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 2.1–4 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–56% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 12–13% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |