Zula
Alpha acid
8–14%
Beta acid
3.8–7%
Total oil
1.1–2 mL
Poland
HBC 630
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
| Property | Zula | HBC 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–14% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–7% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 30% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 1.1–2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |