Hop: Zenith
Description
Zenith was bred from a seedling selection cross made at Wye College in the 1970s, commercially released in 1987.
Good alpha acid and strong aroma make Zenith a great dual hop. The disease resistance of the hop makes it an important hop. Available for growing at home.
General Information
Profile |
N/A |
Country |
United Kingdom |
Substitutes |
Northern Brewer, Target, Yeoman |
Purpose |
Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
Yield |
2000 lbs/acre |
Storage |
Retains 82% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
Beer Styles |
India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Stout |
Resistant |
Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew |
Susceptible |
Verticillium Wilt |
Acids
Alpha Acid |
9.0 - 11.0% |
Beta Acid |
3.0% |
Cohumulone |
25.0% |
Oils
Total Oil |
1.7 - 1.8 ml/100g |
Myrcene |
52.3% |
Humulene |
18.4% |
Caryophyllene |
6.9% |
Farnesene |
< 1.0% |
Additional Characteristics
Growth Rate |
Moderate to high |
Maturity |
Early |
Sex |
Female |
Leaf Color |
Green |
Side Arm Length |
12" - 20" |
Last Updated
Source(s)
Hops Catalog