SticklebractvsZythos
Sticklebract and Zythos are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sticklebract
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
6–8.5%
Total oil
0.75–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Zythos
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 Sticklebract
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Zythos
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Sticklebract
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Only in Zythos
TangerineFloralGrapefruitTropical
Property
| Property | Sticklebract | Zythos |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 10–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.5% | 4.7–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 35–45% | 28–31% |
| Total oil | 0.75–1.8 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 14–64% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 7–26% | 14–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–13% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 1–3% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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