Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Zenia
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Pekko
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Zenia
DankResinOrangeOnionFruityPineMarmaladeGarlic
Only in Pekko
PleasantFloralMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon
Property
| Property | Zenia | Pekko |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.4–5.1% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–30% |
| Humulene | - | 20–28% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 15–20% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |