NZH-107vsZythos

NZH-107 and Zythos are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

NZH-107

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.4–2.2 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 NZH-107

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Zythos

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusGrapefruit

Only in NZH-107

Passion fruit

Only in Zythos

TangerineFloralPineTropical

Property

PropertyNZH-107Zythos
Alpha acid8–11%10–12.5%
Beta acid5–7%4.7–6.2%
Co-humulone27–31%28–31%
Total oil1.4–2.2 mL0.7–1.2 mL
Myrcene55–65%30–50%
Humulene7–10%14–23%
Caryophyllene4–8%7–10%
Farnesene4–7%1–3%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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