Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
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 Columbus
- 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
Shared aromas
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Only in Columbus
EarthySpicyCitrusFloralDankCannabis
Only in Zeus
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Property
| Property | Columbus | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |