CTZvsFirst Gold
CTZ and First Gold are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
First Gold
Alpha acid
5.6–10%
Beta acid
2.3–4.1%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick First Gold
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Only in First Gold
TangerineApricotMagnoliaRedberryHerbalOrangeHerbalSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | CTZ | First Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 5.6–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 2.3–4.1% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 29–35% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.7–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 24–28% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 20–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–4% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |