CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Zenia
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusDank
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabis
Only in Zenia
ResinOrangeOnionFruityPineMarmaladeGarlic
Property
| Property | CTZ | Zenia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4.4–5.1% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | - |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 9–14% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |