Super PridevsZeus
Super Pride (dual purpose) and Zeus (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Super Pride
Alpha acid
12.5–16.3%
Beta acid
4.5–8%
Total oil
3–4 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 Super Pride
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Zeus
- 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 Super Pride
ResinFruityMild
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Super Pride | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–16.3% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–50% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–42% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |