CTZvsGalaxy

CTZ and Galaxy 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

Galaxy

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–16%

Beta acid

5–9%

Total oil

1.8–5 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Galaxy

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusCannabisDank

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurry

Only in Galaxy

Passion fruitPeachPineappleTropical

Property

PropertyCTZGalaxy
Alpha acid14.5–17%11–16%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%5–9%
Co-humulone28–35%32–42%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1.8–5 mL
Myrcene45–55%33–69%
Humulene9–14%1–2%
Caryophyllene6–10%7–13%
Farnesene0–1%3–5%
OriginUnited StatesAustralia
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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