CTZvsFalconer's Flight 7CS

CTZ and Falconer's Flight 7CS 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

Falconer's Flight 7CS

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–10.5%

Beta acid

4.7–5.1%

Total oil

1.3–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Falconer's Flight 7CS

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank

Only in Falconer's Flight 7CS

FruitySpicyEarthy

Property

PropertyCTZFalconer's Flight 7CS
Alpha acid14.5–17%9–10.5%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%4.7–5.1%
Co-humulone28–35%48%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1.3–2 mL
Myrcene45–55%40–55%
Humulene9–14%13–18%
Caryophyllene6–10%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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