Atlas
Alpha acid
5–11%
Beta acid
4%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
Slovenia
Zythos
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
| Property | Atlas | Zythos |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–11% | 10–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 4% | 4.7–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 36–38% | 28–31% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.6 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 8–10% | 14–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–5% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 13–14% | 1–3% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |