Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineResinHerbal
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Admiral | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |