CTZvsHORT9909

CTZ and HORT9909 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

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick HORT9909

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Black currantCitrus

Only in CTZ

LicoriceCurryCannabisDank

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetSpicyLemonNoblePine

Property

PropertyCTZHORT9909
Alpha acid14.5–17%6–10%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%3–4%
Co-humulone28–35%27–29%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL-
Myrcene45–55%49–51%
Humulene9–14%11–13%
Caryophyllene6–10%4–5%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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