{"product_id":"us-zeus-hop-pellets","title":"Zeus Hop Pellets 2025 – American Bittering \u0026 Aroma Hops","description":"\u003ch3\u003e2025 US Zeus Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited States – also known as part of the “CTZ” group (Columbus, Tomahawk, Zeus), genetically similar but grown by different growers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-purpose—primarily used for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebittering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebut delivers a punchy aroma when used as a late\/dry hop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Alpha Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13–17% (very high, ideal for efficient bittering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4–5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Flavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBold, dank, and robust (the signature CTZ trait)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSharp notes of lemon and grapefruit rind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack pepper, subtle herbal notes, licorice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResinous\/Pine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSticky pine sap, “classic American dank”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal\/Cannabis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSometimes a strong herbal, “green,” or even onion\/garlic edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZeus delivers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclean, assertive bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e, great for early boil additions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed late, it infuses deep resin, dank, and spicy, citrusy aroma into the beer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks especially well in aggressive, hop-forward beer styles, and is a favorite base for American IPAs and imperials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Beer Styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPA (West Coast, Hazy, Double\/Imperial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStout, Black IPA, American Barleywine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther hop-heavy styles: American Strong Ale, Brown Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Substitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColumbus, Tomahawk (“CTZ” are practically interchangeable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinook (more pine and spice, less dank)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNugget (smooth bittering, less aggressive aroma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZeus is a workhorse hop for many American craft breweries due to its consistency and flavor punch—it built the backbone of many classic craft IPAs!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northwest Hops","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":44757328658622,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":".5 lb","offer_id":44757328691390,"sku":null,"price":8.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44757328724158,"sku":null,"price":16.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 lb","offer_id":44757328756926,"sku":"","price":163.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2470\/8842\/files\/US-Zeus.jpg?v=1756842164","url":"https:\/\/northwesthops.ca\/fr-ca\/products\/us-zeus-hop-pellets","provider":"Northwest Hops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}