CTZvsTango

CTZ and Tango 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

Tango

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.5–11%

Beta acid

7.5–10%

Total oil

2.4–4 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick CTZ

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Tango

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank

Only in Tango

Passion fruitPineappleSpicy

Property

PropertyCTZTango
Alpha acid14.5–17%7.5–11%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%7.5–10%
Co-humulone28–35%19–25%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL2.4–4 mL
Myrcene45–55%-
Humulene9–14%-
Caryophyllene6–10%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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