CTZvsAfrican Queen
CTZ and African Queen are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
African Queen
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
3.9–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick African Queen
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantCitrusDank
Only in CTZ
LicoriceCurryCannabis
Only in African Queen
BlueberryStone fruitGooseberryBubblegumCassisLemongrassChiliesGazpacho
Property
| Property | CTZ | African Queen |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 10–17% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3.9–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.7–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 20–29% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 21–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 10–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–7% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |