AtlasvsZythos

Atlas and Zythos are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Atlas

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–11%

Beta acid

4%

Total oil

1.3–1.6 mL

Slovenia

Zythos

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–12.5%

Beta acid

4.7–6.2%

Total oil

0.7–1.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Atlas

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Zythos

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralPine

Only in Atlas

Lime

Only in Zythos

TangerineCitrusGrapefruitTropical

Property

PropertyAtlasZythos
Alpha acid5–11%10–12.5%
Beta acid4%4.7–6.2%
Co-humulone36–38%28–31%
Total oil1.3–1.6 mL0.7–1.2 mL
Myrcene58–59%30–50%
Humulene8–10%14–23%
Caryophyllene3–5%7–10%
Farnesene13–14%1–3%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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