Created by Hopunion LLC, Zythos® is a proprietary hop blend created specifically with IPA’s in mind. It features notes and aromas of tangerine, grapefruit, pine and even pineapple. Its high alpha acid content means it can be useful for bittering but is largely intended to shine as an aroma hop.
| Characteristics | Notes of tangerine, grapefruit, pine and pineapple |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 10%-12.5% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 4.7%-6.2% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 28%-31% |
| Country | US |
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| Storability | Retains 70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
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| Total Oil Composition | 0.7-1.2 mL/100g |
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| Substitutes | Simcoe®, Amarillo® |
| Style Guide | American Ale |