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Zythos

Citrus-forward, with tropical fruit and pine and resin.

Origin🇺🇸United States

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus4
  • Tropical fruit4
  • Pine and resin3
  • Herbal2
  • Stone fruit1
  • Berry1
  • Floral1
  • Spice1
  • Grassy1
Alpha acid
8.0–12.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
5.0–6.5%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
1.7 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
30%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.1 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Zythos

Common questions

What can I substitute for Zythos?
HBC 472, Falconers Flight, and Talus — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Zythos taste like?
Citrus-forward, with tropical fruit and pine and resin.
What is Zythos's alpha acid?
8.0–12.0%
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