CTZvsLumberjack

CTZ and Lumberjack 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

Lumberjack

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

-

Canada

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Lumberjack

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank

Only in Lumberjack

MelonSpicesCloveAllspiceBitterEarthy

Property

PropertyCTZLumberjack
Alpha acid14.5–17%9–12%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%-
Co-humulone28–35%-
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL-
Myrcene45–55%-
Humulene9–14%-
Caryophyllene6–10%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesCanada
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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