VistavsZythos

Vista and Zythos are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Vista

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–2.2 mL

United States

Zythos

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–12.5%

Beta acid

4.7–6.2%

Total oil

0.7–1.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Vista

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Zythos

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TropicalTangerineCitrusFloral

Only in Vista

MelonPearGreenSweet

Only in Zythos

PineGrapefruit

Property

PropertyVistaZythos
Alpha acid8–12%10–12.5%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%4.7–6.2%
Co-humulone29–31%28–31%
Total oil0.8–2.2 mL0.7–1.2 mL
Myrcene30–40%30–50%
Humulene18–22%14–23%
Caryophyllene10–14%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%1–3%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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