Olicana
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
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 Olicana
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Olicana
GrapefruitMangoPassion fruitFloral
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Olicana | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–9% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | - | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–20% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 8–9% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |