CTZvsHBC 630

CTZ and HBC 630 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

HBC 630

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–15%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick HBC 630

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank

Only in HBC 630

CherryFloralHerbalRaspberryTropicalCandyFruity

Property

PropertyCTZHBC 630
Alpha acid14.5–17%12–15%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%5–7%
Co-humulone28–35%20–26%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene45–55%40–50%
Humulene9–14%15–20%
Caryophyllene6–10%11–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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