CTZvsSouthern Promise
CTZ and Southern Promise are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Southern Promise
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
South Africa
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 Southern Promise
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank
Only in Southern Promise
HerbalFruityWoodyBerryFloral
Property
| Property | CTZ | Southern Promise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 9.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3.6–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 20–22% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.7–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 21–25% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 23–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |