CTZvsTaiheke

CTZ and Taiheke 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

Taiheke

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–9%

Beta acid

5–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

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

When to pick Taiheke

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank

Only in Taiheke

TropicalGrapefruitLemonLimeFloralSpicy

Property

PropertyCTZTaiheke
Alpha acid14.5–17%5–9%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%5–5.5%
Co-humulone28–35%33–40%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%50–60%
Humulene9–14%10–20%
Caryophyllene6–10%5–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–5%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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