CTZvsAdmiral

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

CTZ

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–17%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Admiral

Bittering

Alpha acid

13–16.2%

Beta acid

4.8–6.1%

Total oil

1–1.7 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

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

When to pick Admiral

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank

Only in Admiral

OrangeTeaFreshPineResinHerbal

Property

PropertyCTZAdmiral
Alpha acid14.5–17%13–16.2%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%4.8–6.1%
Co-humulone28–35%37–45%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1–1.7 mL
Myrcene45–55%39–48%
Humulene9–14%23–26%
Caryophyllene6–10%6–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–2%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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