CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Pilot
Alpha acid
8–11.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Pilot
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Only in Pilot
LemonSpicyMarmalade
Property
| Property | CTZ | Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 8–11.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3.3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 28–37% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 35–40% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 3–6% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |