ToyomidorivsZeus
Toyomidori and Zeus are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Toyomidori
Alpha acid
11–13%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Japan
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 Toyomidori
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Toyomidori
MildFruityTobaccoGreen
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Toyomidori | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–13% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–60% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 9–12% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |