Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Horizon
Alpha acid
8.8–12%
Beta acid
5.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Zenith
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Horizon
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Zenith
-
Only in Horizon
Spicy
Property
| Property | Zenith | Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 8.8–12% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 5.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 16–19% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 51–53% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 18–20% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–5% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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