CTZvsFlyer

CTZ and Flyer 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

Flyer

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.3–14.5%

Beta acid

4.1–6%

Total oil

-

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Flyer

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LicoriceCitrus

Only in CTZ

Black currantCurryCannabisDank

Only in Flyer

SpicyResinCaramel

Property

PropertyCTZFlyer
Alpha acid14.5–17%8.3–14.5%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%4.1–6%
Co-humulone28–35%26–35%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL-
Myrcene45–55%17–25%
Humulene9–14%22–23%
Caryophyllene6–10%0–1%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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