Smooth ConevsZeus
Smooth Cone (dual purpose) and Zeus (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Smooth Cone
Alpha acid
7–9.5%
Beta acid
3.4–5.2%
Total oil
0.4–1.14 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 Smooth Cone
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Smooth Cone
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Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Smooth Cone | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–9.5% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.4–5.2% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.14 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–56% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 20–22% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |