CTZvsBergamot

CTZ and Bergamot 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

Bergamot

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10.7%

Beta acid

6–8.9%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Bergamot

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Dank

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabis

Only in Bergamot

OrangeMangoCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperTropicalPepperFloral

Property

PropertyCTZBergamot
Alpha acid14.5–17%8–10.7%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%6–8.9%
Co-humulone28–35%39–40%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL-
Myrcene45–55%44–45%
Humulene9–14%14–15%
Caryophyllene6–10%9–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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