CTZvsStyrian Wolf

CTZ and Styrian Wolf are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

CTZ

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–17%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Styrian Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–18.5%

Beta acid

2.1–6%

Total oil

0.7–4.5 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Styrian Wolf

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank

Only in Styrian Wolf

MangoPassion fruitLemongrassElderflowerVioletFloralFruityCoconut

Property

PropertyCTZStyrian Wolf
Alpha acid14.5–17%10–18.5%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%2.1–6%
Co-humulone28–35%22–23%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL0.7–4.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%60–70%
Humulene9–14%5–9%
Caryophyllene6–10%2–3%
Farnesene0–1%4–7%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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