CTZvsPekko

CTZ and Pekko 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

Pekko

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13–16%

Beta acid

3.5–5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

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 Pekko

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank

Only in Pekko

PleasantFloralMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon

Property

PropertyCTZPekko
Alpha acid14.5–17%13–16%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%3.5–5%
Co-humulone28–35%27–30%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1–3 mL
Myrcene45–55%20–30%
Humulene9–14%20–28%
Caryophyllene6–10%15–20%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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