CTZvsColumbus

CTZ and Columbus 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

Columbus

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–18%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Columbus

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank

Only in CTZ

-

Only in Columbus

EarthySpicyFloralPungent

Property

PropertyCTZColumbus
Alpha acid14.5–17%14–18%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%4.5–6%
Co-humulone28–35%28–35%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%45–55%
Humulene9–14%9–14%
Caryophyllene6–10%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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