Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
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 Summer
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Summer
ApricotMelonGrassyCitrusStone fruitPassion fruitPeach
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Summer | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–6.4% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–38% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 28–50% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |