BrooklynvsCTZ

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

Brooklyn

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

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 Brooklyn

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick CTZ

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Brooklyn

GrapefruitTropicalPassion fruitSpicyHay

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank

Property

PropertyBrooklynCTZ
Alpha acid17.5–19.5%14.5–17%
Beta acid8–10%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone26%28–35%
Total oil-2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene-45–55%
Humulene-9–14%
Caryophyllene-6–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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