Moutere
Alpha acid
17.5–19.5%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
New Zealand
Zythos
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
| Property | Moutere | Zythos |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17.5–19.5% | 10–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 4.7–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 28–31% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–23% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 15–16% | 14–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |