HBC 586
Alpha acid
18–22%
Beta acid
11–14%
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 HBC 586
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 HBC 586
MangoLycheeCitrusHerbalGuavaSpicy
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | HBC 586 | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 18–22% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 11–14% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 8–12% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |