ZulavsZythos

Zula and Zythos 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

Zythos

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–12.5%

Beta acid

4.7–6.2%

Total oil

0.7–1.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Zula

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Zythos

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusTropical

Only in Zula

CleanFruity

Only in Zythos

TangerineFloralPineGrapefruit

Property

PropertyZulaZythos
Alpha acid8–14%10–12.5%
Beta acid3.8–7%4.7–6.2%
Co-humulone30%28–31%
Total oil1.1–2 mL0.7–1.2 mL
Myrcene-30–50%
Humulene-14–23%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-1–3%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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