Cluster Fugget BlendvsCTZ
Cluster Fugget Blend and CTZ are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cluster Fugget Blend
Alpha acid
8–8.2%
Beta acid
4–4.2%
Total oil
0.9–1 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 Cluster Fugget Blend
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
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cluster Fugget Blend
EarthyWoodyGrassySpicy
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Cluster Fugget Blend | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–8.2% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 4–4.2% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–37% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 26–27% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 27–28% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–12% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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