Bitter GoldvsCTZ
Bitter Gold and CTZ are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bitter Gold
Alpha acid
12–18.8%
Beta acid
4.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–3.9 mL
United States
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 Bitter Gold
- 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 Bitter Gold
Stone fruitTropicalPearWatermelonGrassyGrapefruitFloral
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Bitter Gold | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–18.8% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–41% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.9 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–68% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 7–18% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |