Buzz BulletsvsZythos
Buzz Bullets and Zythos are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Buzz Bullets
Alpha acid
8–10%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
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United States
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 Buzz Bullets
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Zythos
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Buzz Bullets
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Only in Zythos
TangerinePineGrapefruitTropical
Property
| Property | Buzz Bullets | Zythos |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10% | 10–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.7–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–31% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–50% |
| Humulene | - | 14–23% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |