CTZvsSitiva Blend
CTZ (dual purpose) and Sitiva Blend (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sitiva Blend
- 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 Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitFloralPeachLime
Property
| Property | CTZ | Sitiva Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 7.2–7.6% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 50–58% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 10–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–10% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |