Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
United States
Zythos
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
| Property | Vista | Zythos |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 10–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.7–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 29–31% | 28–31% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 14–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |