KohatuvsZythos

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

Kohatu

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–7%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1–2 mL

New Zealand

Zythos

Dual purpose

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 Kohatu

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Zythos

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Tropical

Only in Kohatu

-

Only in Zythos

TangerineCitrusFloralPineGrapefruit

Property

PropertyKohatuZythos
Alpha acid6–7%10–12.5%
Beta acid4–6%4.7–6.2%
Co-humulone20–25%28–31%
Total oil1–2 mL0.7–1.2 mL
Myrcene25–30%30–50%
Humulene30–40%14–23%
Caryophyllene11–16%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%1–3%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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