HBC 630vsZula

HBC 630 and Zula are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HBC 630

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–15%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Zula

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–14%

Beta acid

3.8–7%

Total oil

1.1–2 mL

Poland

Key differences

When to pick HBC 630

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Zula

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusTropicalFruity

Only in HBC 630

CherryFloralHerbalRaspberryCandy

Only in Zula

Clean

Property

PropertyHBC 630Zula
Alpha acid12–15%8–14%
Beta acid5–7%3.8–7%
Co-humulone20–26%30%
Total oil1.5–3 mL1.1–2 mL
Myrcene40–50%-
Humulene15–20%-
Caryophyllene11–15%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose