Polaris
Alpha acid
18–23%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
4–5 mL
Germany
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 Polaris
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Zeus
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Polaris
MintMentholPineapple
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Polaris | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 18–23% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–29% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 4–5 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |