Zeus
Alpha acid
13–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2.4–4.5 mL
United States
Zula
Alpha acid
8–14%
Beta acid
3.8–7%
Total oil
1.1–2 mL
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Zula
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Only in Zula
CleanCitrusTropicalFruity
Property
| Property | Zeus | Zula |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17.5% | 8–14% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 3.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–40% | 30% |
| Total oil | 2.4–4.5 mL | 1.1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | - |
| Humulene | 9–18% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |