CTZvsLawton

CTZ (dual purpose) and Lawton (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

CTZ

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–17%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Lawton

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–4%

Beta acid

3–3.2%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Lawton

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Dank

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabis

Only in Lawton

PungentWoodyEarthy

Property

PropertyCTZLawton
Alpha acid14.5–17%3.5–4%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%3–3.2%
Co-humulone28–35%-
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL-
Myrcene45–55%-
Humulene9–14%-
Caryophyllene6–10%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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