Magnat
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
2.8–7%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Poland
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 Magnat
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Magnat
LilacFloralChamomileWoodyCitrusLemon
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Magnat | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–16% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–7% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–25% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–59% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 16–20% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 5–6% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |