CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Ekuanot
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank
Only in Ekuanot
LemonLimeOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonGuava
Property
| Property | CTZ | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |