Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
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 Caliente
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zeus
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Caliente
CitrusPeachPineStone fruitMandarinLemonZest
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Caliente | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | - | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–60% |
| Humulene | - | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |