CTZvsSouthern Star
CTZ and Southern Star 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 Star
Alpha acid
12–18.6%
Beta acid
4–7.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.7 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick CTZ
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Star
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank
Only in Southern Star
QuinceBerryFloralPineappleTangerineTropicalPassion fruitPearCassisRoseOrangeCoffee
Property
| Property | CTZ | Southern Star |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 12–18.6% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 25–31% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1.4–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 32–38% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 23–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 10–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–12% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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