CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Samba
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Samba
- 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 Samba
TropicalPineappleMangoStone fruitCandyOrange
Property
| Property | CTZ | Samba |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 9–14% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |