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Zenith

BitteringHigh AlphaUS
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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)