CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
HBC 586
Alpha acid
18–22%
Beta acid
11–14%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick CTZ
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick HBC 586
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank
Only in HBC 586
MangoLycheeHerbalGuavaSpicy
Property
| Property | CTZ | HBC 586 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 18–22% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 11–14% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 8–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |