Zythos® Hops – U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets
Zythos Hops for Citrus, Tropical Fruit, and Classic American IPA Blend Character
Zythos is a United States grown proprietary hop blend offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and designed specifically for American-style hop-forward beers. Brewers often choose it when they want a broad mix of citrus, tropical fruit, pine, and light floral character without having to build that profile from several separate hop additions.
That blend-driven convenience is part of its appeal, but the bigger reason brewers use Zythos is that it gives a very recognizable American IPA profile quickly and reliably. It can work as a core hop blend in familiar modern pale ales and IPAs where balance, consistency, and classic hop expression all matter.
Flavor and Brewing Character
Zythos is known for tangerine, grapefruit, pineapple, pine, tropical fruit, and light floral character. It tends to feel broad and approachable rather than highly eccentric, which makes it especially useful in beers where brewers want dependable hop-forward aroma with a classic American shape.
In the brewhouse, Zythos works especially well for late-boil additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping. It fits naturally in IPA, pale ale, and American ale where brewers want an easy-to-use blend that delivers bright citrus-and-pine hop character without overcomplicating the recipe.
Why Brewers Choose Zythos
Brewers often choose Zythos because it offers a reliable, ready-made American hop blend that performs well across a wide range of hop-forward beers. It is a strong option when the goal is to build familiar citrus-and-tropical aroma with good balance, ease of use, and dependable blend consistency.
Hop Specifications
- Origin: United States
- Hop form: T-90 Pellets
- Alpha acid: 10.0% - 12.5%
- Beta acid: 4.7% - 6.2%
- Total oils: 0.7 - 1.2 mL/100g
- Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, and American ale
Packaging and Storage
Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and keep oxygen exposure low to help preserve hop oils, aroma freshness, and brewing performance.