CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Olympic
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 Olympic
Spicy
Property
| Property | CTZ | Olympic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 10.6–13.8% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 31% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.86–2.55 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 9–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 7–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |