Triumph
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 mL
United States
Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Triumph
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Zenia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineOrangeFruityCitrus
Only in Triumph
SpicyPeachLime
Only in Zenia
DankResinOnionMarmaladeGarlic
Property
| Property | Triumph | Zenia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 4.4–5.1% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.8 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | - |
| Humulene | 28–34% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |