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Zenith
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About
Zenith is a hop of unknown pedigree but was grown as a high alpha hop with good resistance to disease. It has high alpha and high myrcene, low cohumulone and a myrcene/humulene ratio of about 2:1. Its rhizomes are usually available from November to February, which is also the best time to plant them.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
EarthyHerbalSpicy
Oil Composition
Myrcene
≥52%
Humulene
≥18%
Caryophyllene
≥7%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid9.0 - 11.0%
Beta Acid3.0 - ?%
Co-Humulone25-%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.76- mL/100g
HSI0.18
Brewing Usebittering
StorabilityRetains 82% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)