CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Eureka
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.4 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick CTZ
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Eureka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantCitrusDank
Only in CTZ
LicoriceCurryCannabis
Only in Eureka
HerbalDarkMintPeachPineStone fruitMandarin
Property
| Property | CTZ | Eureka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 17–20% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 2.5–4.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 42–44% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 29–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 0–1% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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