CTZvsAzacca

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

CTZ

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–17%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Azacca

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank

Only in Azacca

MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitLemonSpicyPineappleGrassyTropical

Property

PropertyCTZAzacca
Alpha acid14.5–17%14–16%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%4–5.5%
Co-humulone28–35%38–45%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1.6–2.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%46–55%
Humulene9–14%14–18%
Caryophyllene6–10%8–12%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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