Waimea
Alpha acid
14.5–19%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.3 mL
New Zealand
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 Waimea
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Zeus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Waimea
PineCitrusMandarinHerbalTangerine
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Waimea | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–19% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.3 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–3% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 4–6% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |