HBC 630
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Zythos
Alpha acid
10–12.5%
Beta acid
4.7–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick HBC 630
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zythos
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrusTropical
Only in HBC 630
CherryHerbalRaspberryCandyFruity
Only in Zythos
TangerinePineGrapefruit
Property
| Property | HBC 630 | Zythos |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 10–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4.7–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 28–31% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 14–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |