Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Zenith
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Zenith
FloralCitrus
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Zenith | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | - | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 51–53% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 18–20% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |