CTZvsNobility Blend
CTZ and Nobility Blend 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
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Nobility Blend
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 Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenFloralSpicy
Property
| Property | CTZ | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 27% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |