Bouclier
Alpha acid
3.8–8.5%
Beta acid
2.4–3.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.6 mL
France
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 Bouclier
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bouclier
HerbalGrassySpicyCitrus
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Bouclier | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–8.5% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.4–3.3% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 42–47% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.6 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 33–35% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |