ZulavsHBC 630

Zula and HBC 630 are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Zula

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–14%

Beta acid

3.8–7%

Total oil

1.1–2 mL

Poland

HBC 630

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–15%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Zula

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick HBC 630

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusTropicalFruity

Only in Zula

Clean

Only in HBC 630

CherryFloralHerbalRaspberryCandy

Property

PropertyZulaHBC 630
Alpha acid8–14%12–15%
Beta acid3.8–7%5–7%
Co-humulone30%20–26%
Total oil1.1–2 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene-40–50%
Humulene-15–20%
Caryophyllene-11–15%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose