Buzz BulletsvsCTZ

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

Buzz Bullets

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

-

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 Buzz Bullets

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

When to pick CTZ

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Buzz Bullets

Floral

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank

Property

PropertyBuzz BulletsCTZ
Alpha acid8–10%14.5–17%
Beta acid5–6%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone-28–35%
Total oil-2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene-45–55%
Humulene-9–14%
Caryophyllene-6–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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