BravovsCTZ

Bravo (bittering) and CTZ (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Bravo

Bittering

Alpha acid

13–18%

Beta acid

3–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–3.5 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 Bravo

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick CTZ

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Bravo

OrangeVanillaFloralLimeFruity

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank

Property

PropertyBravoCTZ
Alpha acid13–18%14.5–17%
Beta acid3–5.5%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone28–35%28–35%
Total oil1.6–3.5 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene25–60%45–55%
Humulene8–20%9–14%
Caryophyllene6–8%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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