Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
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 Medusa
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonCitrusApricotLemonLimeAlfalfaPeach
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Medusa | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |