AhhhromavsCTZ

Ahhhroma and CTZ are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Ahhhroma

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15.4–18.8%

Beta acid

6–9%

Total oil

2.1–4 mL

United States

CTZ

Dual purpose

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 Ahhhroma

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick CTZ

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Ahhhroma

TangerinePineappleLimeMangoCinnamonPear

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank

Property

PropertyAhhhromaCTZ
Alpha acid15.4–18.8%14.5–17%
Beta acid6–9%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone34–35%28–35%
Total oil2.1–4 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene55–56%45–55%
Humulene12–13%9–14%
Caryophyllene6–7%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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