Pacific SunrisevsZeus
Pacific Sunrise and Zeus are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Sunrise
Alpha acid
12.5–14.5%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
New Zealand
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 Pacific Sunrise
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pacific Sunrise
WoodyPineLemonOrangeMangoMelonFloral
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Pacific Sunrise | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–14.5% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 20–24% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |