Eureka
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.4 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 Eureka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zeus
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currant
Only in Eureka
HerbalDarkMintCitrusPeachPineStone fruitMandarinDank
Only in Zeus
LicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Eureka | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17–20% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.4 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 42–44% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 29–30% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |