MouterevsZythos

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

Moutere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

1.5–1.9 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 Moutere

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Zythos

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TropicalGrapefruitPine

Only in Moutere

Passion fruitHayEarthy

Only in Zythos

TangerineCitrusFloral

Property

PropertyMoutereZythos
Alpha acid17.5–19.5%10–12.5%
Beta acid8–10%4.7–6.2%
Co-humulone24–28%28–31%
Total oil1.5–1.9 mL0.7–1.2 mL
Myrcene22–23%30–50%
Humulene15–16%14–23%
Caryophyllene5–6%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%1–3%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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