CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 mL
United States
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
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Saaz (US)
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Only in Saaz (US)
SlightlyEarthyNoble
Property
| Property | CTZ | Saaz (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 3–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.5–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 35–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–13% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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