Herkules
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–2.4 mL
Germany
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 Herkules
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Zeus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Herkules
CitrusMelon
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Herkules | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2.4 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 30–45% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |