CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Minstrel
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Only in Minstrel
HerbalSpicyBerryOrange
Property
| Property | CTZ | Minstrel |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.5–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 22–25% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 1–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 7–9% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |