CTZvsMandarina Bavaria
CTZ and Mandarina Bavaria are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
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 Mandarina Bavaria
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonResinHerbalTropical
Property
| Property | CTZ | Mandarina Bavaria |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 7–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 31–35% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |