Sticky Fingers BlendvsZeus

Sticky Fingers Blend (dual purpose) and Zeus (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Sticky Fingers Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.92%

Beta acid

4.59%

Total oil

-

United States

Zeus

Bittering

Alpha acid

13–17.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

2.4–4.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Zeus

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Sticky Fingers Blend

FruityEarthySpicyDank

Only in Zeus

Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent

Property

PropertySticky Fingers BlendZeus
Alpha acid11.92%13–17.5%
Beta acid4.59%4–6.5%
Co-humulone28–29%28–40%
Total oil-2.4–4.5 mL
Myrcene-45–60%
Humulene-9–18%
Caryophyllene-6–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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